Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Forest Ecosystems and Society

Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Forest Ecosystems and Society

The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructors to teach on a term by term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructor position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head. The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society is an academic unit that reports to the College of Forestry. The Department is composed of approximately 120 staff and includes faculty, research assistants, support staff, graduate students, temporary staff and undergraduate students. The mission of the Department is to bring together biological and social scientists and philosophers to understand ecological systems, social systems, and the interactions between them. It accomplishes this through an interconnected program of undergraduate and graduate educations; scholarly research; and extended education. Instructors may be needed to teach any of the regularly offered courses in the Natural Resource or Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership undergraduate curriculum or graduate courses in the Masters of Natural Resources Program and Sustainable Natural Resources Programs or Forest and Climate Change Certificate Program. These courses may be on campus courses or via E-campus. Our Extended Education Program (E-Campus) has approximately 53 courses, with approximately 700 students each year.

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.

Key Responsibilities - 100% – Instruction: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing and presenting teaching materials; creating and grading assignments, quizzes, and exams; assessing grades; and holding office hours, as necessary. Teaching assignment will be either on campus or through e-campus during the 2025-2026 academic year.

What You Will Need - Master's degree (M.A./M.S) or higher in Forestry, Natural Resources, environmental or related field. Teaching experience at the college or university level.

What We Would Like You to Have - Evidence of teaching excellence, such as a student, peer or mentor evaluation. Experience with instruction of distance education courses. Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule - Will be responsible for teaching in the classroom and may conduct field trips.

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.