Instructor Pool - 2024/2025

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 16 hours ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 15 Jun 2025

Position Details
Position Information


Department Earth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructor Pool - 2024/2025
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) invites applications for one or more full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2024-2025 academic year. These appointments are fixed-term, non-tenure track, with the possibility of renewal at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Academic Programs. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Academic Programs.
The primary purpose of these positions is to instruct on a term-by-term basis. Instructors may be needed to teach courses, either on-campus or Ecampus, in the following areas: Atmospheric Science, Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geospatial Science, Geology, Marine Resource Management, and Oceanography.
Applications may be considered throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is an internationally recognized leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system. It conducts leading-edge research in the Earth, ocean, atmospheric, climate change, geography, and geospatial sciences, and houses world-class facilities including the new R/V Taani, a CEOAS-designed, built and operated regional class research vessel, The College offers M.S. and Ph.D. options in Geography and Geospatial Science, Geology, and Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences; a M.S. in Marine Resource Management; undergraduate degrees in Geography and Geospatial Science, Climate Science, Environmental Sciences, Geology, and Oceanography; undergraduate and graduate certificates in Geographic Information Science; and graduate certificates in Marine Resource Management and Water Conflict Management and Transformation. CEOAS hosts the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, and is a major collaborative center for the $350M NSF-funded Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). Recent new projects include the COLDEX Science Technology Center for oldest ice exploration and understanding past climate and the Cascadia CoPes Hub for informing and enabling hazard assessment, mitigation, and adaptation in the coastal Pacific Northwest. CEOAS has more than 110 faculty, 179 graduate students, and 860 undergraduate students. The College has an annual budget of more than $50 million, with support coming from the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other federal and state agencies and industry interests. For more information please see: http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/academics/.
Oregon State University’s commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan, http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/strategicplan/strategic-plan-phase-iii-2014-2018, articulates the strategies we believe critical to advancing and equalizing learner success. The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is likewise committed to success of all learners. For more information regarding OSU please visit: http://main.oregonstate.edu/about.
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
100% – Instruction:
  • Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: Atmospheric Science, Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geospatial Science, Geology, Marine Resource Management, and Oceanography.
  • Courses may be taught on-campus or via online Distance Education during the academic year as well as summer session classes.
  • Prepare and present class materials and assignments, grade assignments and post student grades.
  • Depending upon course size, supervise teaching assistants.
  • Interact professionally, courteously and in a timely fashion with students and university staff.
  • Maintain office hours for on-campus courses.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.
What You Will Need
  • Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS) in discipline central to Environmental or Earth Sciences such as Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geography, Oceanography or fields relevant to the course being taught.


  • Evidence of teaching excellence and commitment to student success which can benefit the graduate and undergraduate programs of College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.

  • Demonstrated ability or significant potential for mentoring and advising.

  • Demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • Doctorate (PhD) in discipline central to Environmental or Earth Sciences such as Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geography, Oceanography or fields relevant to the course being taught.


  • Teaching experience at the college or university level.

  • Availability to participate in discipline and program meetings related to curriculum and instruction.

  • Ability to mentor and advise students.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • These positions primarily work in a classroom or office setting, but may also require work in a laboratory environment.
  • E-campus courses may be taught from off-campus locations; however, instructors are expected to be available for on-campus meetings and training.
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
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Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P08076UF
Number of Vacancies Varies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2025
Posting Date 05/16/2024
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 reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the academic year.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A cover letter of application, addressing the following:
  • Describe how your experience, qualifications, and interests have prepared you to teach at the university level.
  • Identify which area(s) you are qualified to teach in CEOAS.
  • Describe how you can assist in the goal of providing a transformative educational experience for all learners and how you could contribute to the OSU commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community.


2) A curriculum vita/resume.
3) Evidence of teaching excellence, such as student, peer, or mentor evaluations. (Attach as Other Document 1)
4) Diversity Statement: Discuss how have you demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
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: Kaplan Yalcin, Assistant Dean for Academic Programs, [email protected], 541-737-1230.
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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