Temporary Instructor Jobs in Corvallis, OR (NOW HIRING)

Applications will be considered throughout the 2026-2027 Academic Year, as opportunities become available.

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

1) A Curriculum Vitae

2) A Cover Letter of Interest; indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position and how you meet each of the required qualifications and any preferred qualifications if applicable.

3) A Statement of Teaching

4) Publications

5) Transcripts

Letters of Reference will be requested for those advanced to the reference stage. At that time, you will be asked to provide contact information for your referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

For additional information please contact:
Lizz Koch

lizz.koch@oregonstate.edu

541-737-7063

The School of Nuclear Science and Engineering invites applications for part-time (variedFTE), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor positions 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 Head of School.

The School of Nuclear Science & Engineering within the College of Engineering seeks temporary instructors to teach courses in the following areas: nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry or engineering science. May also include course/curriculum development.

With a mission to provide world-class education that produces industry, academic, and policy leaders in the field of nuclear science, NSE boasts a robust graduate program with over 200 students. The curriculum covers various aspects of nuclear and radiation sciences, engineering, and technology. In addition, the School offers an acclaimed online Radiation Health Physics program, which ranks among the best in the nation. NSE's tenure/tenure-track faculty members specialize in a wide range of areas, such as nuclear reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, computational methods, radiation detection and measurement, nuclear security and nonproliferation, nuclear materials, health physics, and radiochemistry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruct courses by usingappropriateand various teaching strategies.Acknowledgedifferences in learning styles.
• Communicates effectively, meets classes as scheduled, andsubmitsgradingin a timely manner.
• Complete ABET accreditation course assessment.
• Participatesin departmental and college governance as well as any professional activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry, or closely related field
• Good written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry, or closely related field
• Industrial research experience in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, thermodynamics, thermal fluids, radiochemistry, or engineering science
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• A commitment to fostering environments that value different perspectives and experiences

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

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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.