Instructor Pool - 2023/2024: Contemplative Studies Initiative

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 15 Jun 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Sch of Psychological Sci (CLA)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructor Pool - 2023/2024: Contemplative Studies Initiative
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Contemplative Studies Initiative (CSI) program, a part of the College of Liberal Arts, at Oregon State University, invites applications for multiple hourly Contemplative Instructor positions to teach CSI practices during the 2023-2024 academic year. These are professional faculty positions.
The Contemplative Studies Initiative is expanding programming with the opening of a Contemplative Practice Center in downtown Corvallis. The Contemplative Center is located at 648 SW 2nd Street in Corvallis. Instructors will teach contemplative practices and theory, anchored in philosophical traditions and/or research-based principles for non-academic, weekly, or series-based classes. Disciplines and modalities include, but are not limited to, meditation, mindfulness, postural yoga, qigong, contemplative dance, centering prayer, sacred chanting/music, Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and Mindful self-compassion (MSC). Please visit the Contemplative Studies website (https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sps/contemplative-studies ) for additional information about the program.
This is an hourly position. As mutually agreed upon, instructors may typically be assigned to between 1-3 regularly scheduled classes each week, special series classes, and/or workshops and have the opportunity to teach additional classes when substitutes are needed. Classes are offered in short blocks of time throughout the day and week, including late mornings, lunchtime, weekends, and evenings. Classes may be scheduled continuously or based upon the school term. Instructors must teach at least once every six months and/or respond to communications with CSI staff within one month during a period of instructional inactivity in order to maintain employment.
Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine county. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
70% Instruction:
Teach the practice, philosophy, and methods of a contemplative discipline in a format conducive to the scheduled sessions. Includes instructional design, class planning, and delivery to effectively meet the needs and abilities of the participants.
10% Customer Service:
Greet clients, process purchase transactions, answer client questions, share about program and center activities. Set a tone for a welcoming, friendly, supportive, inclusive contemplative practice environment.
10% Site Maintenance:
Sweep floors, organize props, contribute to a clean space and a welcoming and tidy aesthetic.
10% Operations:
Follow practice center operating procedures by tracking student sign-in to ensure correct attendance record, leaving follow-up notes for administrative team, opening, and closing building for class sessions, arming/disarming building, turning on and off lights, and securing assets. Maintain regular and timely communication with CSI staff regarding availability, new programming, absences, class scheduling, and client or community issues.
What You Will Need
  • 3+ years academic and/or personal/practical background in contemplative studies or a contemplative practice or tradition.
  • 2+ years in a contemplative teaching role
  • Certifications and/or requisite trainings in contemplative discipline
  • Instructors teaching a physical discipline need to maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
  • Exceptional and effective communication skills
  • Exemplify sound decision making.
  • Ability to carefully observe both individual and group activity and effectively respond to a range of needs, abilities, and skill levels.
  • Ability to articulate and describe methods, philosophies. and relevant research-related connections in addition to guiding practices.
  • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion.


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s and/or Doctoral degrees in relevant disciplines
  • 7+ years academic and/or personal/practical background in contemplative studies or a contemplative practice or tradition.
  • 5+ years in contemplative teaching role
  • Advanced certifications and/or trainings relevant to discipline
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Depending on proposed practice modality and related material needs, this position may require the ability to demonstrate physical postures and practices for the duration of the class and include lifting, bending, twisting, and climbing a ladder.
Hired instructors may be responsible for checking in students and taking payments when administrative support is not available. Instructors will be compensated for instructional time in addition to a limited duration for class planning, operational duties, and customer service support for each class session.
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $18.60 – $31.60
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/136015

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P06870UF
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/12/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2024
Posting Date 05/17/2023
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 06/15/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Resume; and
2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Any required license and/or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification 1- 4 as needed. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Applications will be considered throughout the 2023-2024 academic year, as needed.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact:
Kate Gallagher
[email protected]
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.

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