Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Psychology Instructor/Senior Instructor 1/Senior Instructor II (Ecampus)

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 21 hours ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 15 Jun 2025

Position Details
Position Information


Department Sch of Psychological Sci (CLA)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Psychology Instructor/Senior Instructor 1/Senior Instructor II (Ecampus)
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option? Yes
Job Summary
The School of Psychological Science invites applications for one or more fixed term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor, Senior Instructor I, and Senior Instructor II positions for asynchronous online courses on for the 2024-2025 academic year with the option to work remotely.

Instructors teach on a term-by-term basis. 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.
Appointment at the Instructor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate. 
This position may involve teaching undergraduate and possibly graduate courses, dependent upon the specific needs of the department and the qualifications of the candidate. We seek dynamic educators with a passion for psychological science and a commitment to student success.
The OSU School of Psychological Science resides in the College of Liberal Arts. The primary mission of the School of Psychological Science is undergraduate and graduate education and research. The School offers BA and BS degrees, an undergraduate minor, and a Ph.D.
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
90% Teaching/Mentoring
10% Service
What You Will Need
Instructor Rank:
  • A Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field.
  • Evidence of effective teaching at the college or university level.
  • Ability to effectively use technology in teaching, including learning management systems and online teaching tools.
  • Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty population.


Senior Instructor I Rank:
  • All of the requirements at the Instructor Rank
  • Evidence of at least 4 years of exceptional teaching at the college or university level.
  • Evidence of skills in the following areas of need in the unit: inclusive teaching, teaching undergraduate Research Methods and Quantitative Skills in Psychology, Psychology Careers, and courses related to difference, power, and oppression such as Race and Racism; Trauma, Resilience and Oppression; Disability. As well as graduate courses in clinical psychology and clinical practicum.
  • Evidence of effective teaching in asynchronous online classes and asynchronous course design.

Senior Instructor II Rank:
  • All of the requirements at the Instructor Rank and Senior Instructor I Rank
  • Evidence of at least 8 years of sustained record of exceptional achievement in college teaching
  • Evidence of at least 4 years of professional growth and innovation in teaching or teaching-related service at the college or university level.

Candidates seeking positions at the rank of Senior Instructor I and II must meet the requirements for promotion in the OSU Faculty Handbook: https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/faculty-handbook/promotion-and-tenure-guidelines#criteria .
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 and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Senior Instructor I/Senior Instructor II Rank:
  • Ph.D. in Psychology
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • Typical office conditions with option to work remotely.
  • Faculty may elect to teach 11 courses per year at 99% teaching and 1% service, which is negotiated at the time of hire.
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/154068

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P08054UF
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2025
Posting Date 05/09/2024
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
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Curriculum Vitae; and
2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) A Statement of Teaching
4) A Diversity Statement addressing the following prompt:
After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity
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 2024-2025 Academic Year.
For additional information please contact:
Shirley Mann
[email protected]
541-737-1360
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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
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. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If 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 [email protected]

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