Part Time Adjunct Instructor Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Position Details
Position Type
Adjunct
Working Title
Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy
Classification Title
Adjunct Faculty
College/Division
College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS)
Department
Humanities and Social Sciences
Hiring Unit
Work Location
Appointment FTE (%)
Position Terms/Mo
Full/Part time
Annual Salary
Per Work Load Unit (WLU)
Position Summary
Department Summary
The Humanities and Social Sciences Department is a dynamic and growing department with a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
The department offers undergraduate degrees in Applied Psychology and Population Health Management, Graduate degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis and Marriage and Family Therapy, minors in Arts, Literature and Philosophy, Medical Sociology, and Psychology, and a diverse collection of courses in support of Oregon Tech's general education mission.
Additional departmental information may be found at: https://www.oit.edu/academics/health-arts-sciences/humanities-social-sciences
Position Summary
Oregon Tech is accepting applications for Philosophy undergraduate Adjunct Instructors for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Department.
The Humanities and Social Sciences Department is recruiting a pool of adjunct instructors for possible part-time teaching positions to support the department's General Education courses and minor in Arts, Literature, and Philosophy. Specifically, the department seeks adjunct instructors to teach HUM125: Technology, Society, and Values; PHIL331: Ethics in the Professions, and PHIL342: Business Ethics, among others.
Teaching Modality: Appointments may include courses offered on-line, in person on campus, or in an alternative format responsive to state and local requirements.
Location: The primary campus locations include the Klamath Falls campus, the Portland-Metro campus (located in Wilsonville, OR), and online. Teaching may be conducted remotely/online, within the United States.
Interested candidates should apply online and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information. In your cover letter, please specify those areas or courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching.
This pool will be accessed only when an opening or need arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than two years. After two years, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct pool.
Minimum Requirements
Additional Requirements

• Master's Degree or higher in Philosophy or related field.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis at the time of hire; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or other employment-based immigration support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Canvas or a similar Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard)
• Experience using virtual meeting and collaboration tools for teaching, such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams

Application Information
Recruitment Type
External
Application Screening Begins
08/08/2025
Job Posting Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
This pool will be accessed only when an opening or need arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than two years. After two years, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct pool.
Interested parties should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information (phone & email).
In your cover letter, please specify those areas or courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching.
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Professional References List

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (Unofficial)
2. License/Certification
3. Other Document

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Oregon Tech's Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu. Please use the subject line: Philosophy Adjunct Pool.
For additional information, please contact the Chair of the Department, Dr. Kyle Chapman, kyle.chapman@oit.edu
Background/Pre-Employment Check
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.
AA/EEO Statement
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.
Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.