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Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Human Development and Family Sciences

Corvallis, OR

Oregonstate
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Part-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Department:School of Human Development and Family SciencesSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the 2026/2027 academic year.


When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.


3) Statement of Teaching - please upload as separate document.


Finalists will be required to provide proof of their degree at the time of offer.


The salary range listed reflects the full-time salary range and will be commensurate with the candidate's skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Linda Fenske

linad.fenske@oregonstate.edu

541-737-4580

Job Summary:
The School of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Health at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more fixed term, non-tenure track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach courses on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs.Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.In the College of Health we passionately believe that health is for all people. Our world-leading faculty and committed students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors that affect health and well-being, inform policy, and shape environments that improve lives and help everyone, from children to seniors, thrive. We serve others, enjoy meaningful careers and lives, innovate, approach health and well-being through a lens of equity, and co-create knowledge and solutions to pressing health challenges in the far corners of Oregon, the nation and world.The primary mission of the Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) program is to discover and transmit knowledge that improves the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout their lifespan. HDFS has a large and very successful undergraduate program, which includes three degree options as well as multiple courses serving students from all OSU majors through the Baccalaureate Core. The School offers MS and PhD degrees, as well as an undergraduate major in HDFS available via E-campus. The curriculum encompasses human development and family studies classes. The program has nearly 1110 undergraduate majors (E-campus has approximately another 250) and 34 graduate majors. The faculty includes 25 members with areas of specialization that include family, adult development and aging, early childhood education, human development, human sciences, social policy, impact of poverty on families, gender and family relationships, and marriage and interpersonal relationships.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Teach and administer undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Critical Thinking in Human Development and Family Sciences, Applied Research Methods, or related areas.
  • Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum. May supervise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or higher in Human Development & Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.* Teaching graduate level courses requires a PhD in Human Development, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
  • Experience with modern pedagogical techniques.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences verbally and in writing.
  • Evident commitment to educational equity.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in Human Development, Family Studies, Early Childhood, Gerontology, or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
  • Teaching experience at the college or university level.
  • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
Working Conditions/Schedule:Work schedule may vary depending upon student needs and engagement in campus and/or program activities.Salary Range:Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.Anticipated Start Date:2026-09-16Anticipated End Date:2027-06-15

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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