Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: American Sign Language

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 15 Jun 2025

Position Details
Position Information


Department Sch Lang, Culture & Soc (CLA)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: American Sign Language
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The School of Language, Culture, and Society invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions for the 2024/2025 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 Director.

Instructors may be needed to teach on-campus or Ecampus undergraduate courses in American Sign Language. These appointments are fixed-term, non-tenure track, with the possibility of renewal beyond the first year at the discretion of the Director.
The School of Language, Culture, and Society includes Anthropology; Ethnic Studies; World Languages and Cultures; and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Studies. The School has a central focus on global justice with emphases in social and environment justice, food insecurity, and Latino/a studies.
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 country. 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
100% – Instruction
This position will administer and teach undergraduate courses in American Sign Language. Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum.
What You Will Need
MA or MAT in the language specific to the course being taught, education, or a related field.
Evidence of teaching at the college and/or university level.
Native or near-native proficiency in English and the foreign language being taught.
Availability on short notice.
Evident commitment to educational equity.
What We Would Like You to Have
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/134787

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P07893UF
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2025
Posting Date 03/18/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 06/15/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
 Applications will be considered throughout the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
When applying, you will be required to electronically upload the following documents:
1) A Curriculum Vitae; and
2) Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position; and
3) Evidence of teaching excellence, such as student, peer or mentor evaluations (Upload as Statement of Teaching).
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.
For additional information, please contact
Karen Mills
[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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