Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Health Management & Policy

Department: School of Nutrition and Public Health

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications will be considered throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.

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) Supplemental Questions: (please attach as a separate document)

a) Explain your availability to teach face-to-face on-campus courses.

b) Explain your availability to teach courses online, and include information about previous experiences and what platforms and software you have used.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Veronica Irvin

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Job Summary:

The School of Nutrition and Public Health in the College of Health invites applications for one or more fixed term, non-tenure track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach courses on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 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 School Head.

Salary is competitive and will be negotiated with the School Head.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

We passionately believe that health is for all people. Our world-leading faculty and committed students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors that affect health and well-being, inform policy, and shape environments that improve lives and help everyone, from children to seniors, thrive. Through nationally recognized online degree programs, certificates, and microcredentials offered via OSU Ecampus, we expand access to high-quality education and serve diverse learners wherever they live and work.

The School of Nutrition and Public Health at Oregon State University advances knowledge and prepares future professionals through excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. We foster a collaborative and innovative environment where faculty and students work together to address complex health issues, promote equity, and develop solutions that make a meaningful impact in Oregon, across the nation, and around the world.

Key Responsibilities :

• Teach and administer undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Health Management & Policy.
• Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum. May supervise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Management & Policy or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Experience with modern pedagogical techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences verbally and in writing.
• Evident commitment to educational excellence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Public Health or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• 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/Schedule:

Instructor position to teach courses on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis.

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-12

Anticipated End Date:

2027-06-15

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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