Part Time Bee Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Department:Biological & Ecological EngineeringSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

Applications will be considered 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) Please also upload a Statement of Teaching

4) Please attach a list all courses you have the experience to teach and the education/experience you have for that course. See list of BEE courses: https://catalog.oregonstate.edu/courses/bee/

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Jennifer Cohen

Jennifer.cohen@oregonstate.edu

541-737-6292

Job Summary:

The Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructors to teach 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 Department Head. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

Appointment at the Instructor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering is an academic unit that reports to the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Department is composed of faculty, research assistants, support staff, graduate students, temporary staff and undergraduate students.

The mission of Biological & Ecological Engineering is to achieve national and international recognition as a center for excellence for integrated research and education in the pogroms broadly defines as Ecological Engineering, Biological Engineering and Water Resources Engineering, while maintaining strong outreach links to the agricultural and natural resources communities. Our stakeholders will include links to the agricultural and natural resources communities. Our stakeholders will include environmental and ecological consulting firms, ecotechnology providers, entrepreneurial enterprises building new 21st-century biology and ecology based industries, public resource management agencies, and stakeholders in the state with interests in these focus areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach courses (classes will vary on a term-by-term basis,see list of classes)
• Teach course in class, via zoom or on eCampus 1-5 days a week, depending on the course
• Schedule/Organize Lab courses as appropriate
• Schedule/Organize field trips, as appropriate
• Grade all assignments and homework for course
• Work with Head Advisor to collect required course documentation for accreditation.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• MA/MS or higher in Ecological, Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Evident commitment to inclusive excellence and educational equity.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of teaching excellence, such as student, peer or mentor evaluations.
• For distance education positions, experience with instruction of distance education courses.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

Working Conditions/Schedule:Classroom and/or zoom instruction.Salary Range:Salary commensurate with skill, 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.

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