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Instructor (PAC) Pool SCUBA

OSU Oregon State University

Job Location:

Corvallis, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 32100 - 39233

Posted: 21 August 2026 (13 days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department:

College o Health - Physical Activity Courses

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications will continue to be consideration throughout the 2026/2027 academic year.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) License/Certifications: Please attach as separate documents

4) Supplemental Questions: Please attach as a separate document

a) Please list your total number of dives and the number of dives in a professional supervisory position.

b) What is your philosophy in teaching beginners to dive

c) After reviewing the OSU mission statement at ( please state how your background and experience has prepared you to support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices.

For additional information please contact:
Katelyn Kirk

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with education experience and training/certification.

Starting salary range for the position of Instructor (PAC) is $32100 $39233 pro-rated based on the number of classes taught per term.

Finalists will be required to provide proof of their degree at the time of offer.

Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check.

Job Summary:

The SCUBA Activity Area in the Physical Activities Course (PAC) program a part of the School of Exercise Sport and Health Sciences in the College of Health at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more fixed term non-tenure track full/part-time Instructor (PAC) positions to teach courses on a term-by-term basis for the 2026/2027 academic year.

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

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. We serve others enjoy meaningful careers and lives innovate approach health and well-being through a lens of equity and co-create knowledge and solutions to pressing health challenges in the far corners of Oregon the nation and world.

The primary mission of thePACProgram is to provide all Oregon State University students with the knowledge and experience to make sound decisions regarding present and future physically active lifestyles. The intent of thePACProgram is to provide quality instruction in safe adequately equipped facilities and to create a positive enjoyable learning environment. ThePACInstructor position will serve as an integral member of thePACProgram team where each instructor plays a specific role to the larger organization. Recognizing individual interests and abilities the program provides courses covering a wide variety of physical activities. We make an effort to address contemporary trends and student interests. Courses offered through thePACProgram may include but are not limited to classes in the Activity Areas of: Aquatics Artistic & Social dance Aerobics & Fitness Development Martial arts Mind/body Outdoor Recreation Resistance training Sports Yoga and Games.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning.
Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
Maintain familiarity with college and program goals mission and long-range plans
Be accessible to colleges and students for advisement and consultation.
Prepare distribute and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.
Participate in meetings and events required by the program administrators

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

All candidates must meet the following qualifications:

Bachelors degree in any field.
Current valid AdultCPRandAED Certification by the start of classes
Current valid First Aid certification by the start of classes
Concussion training by the start of classes
Evident commitment to educational equity.
Demonstrated ability to design teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices to the benefit of all learners.

Discipline Specific

Demonstrated experience knowledge and ability to instruct SCUBA courses
Current and valid certification as a PADI Master SCUBA Diver Instructor
1 years experience instructing SCUBA courses
Current and valid drivers license.
Current valid Emergency O2 Certification by the start of classes

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.

PREFERRED QAULIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in any field
Current and valid certification as a PADI Master SCUBA Diver Trainer and/or Course Director
5 years experience instructing SCUBA courses
Current SCUBA cylinder inspector (PSI preferred) and experience and/or certification in SCUBA equipment formal annual service and general maintenance.
Emergency O2 Certification
CPR FA AED and Emergency O2 Instructor
Experience mentoring and certifying Dive Masters
Successful teaching experience in a higher education setting or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to design teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices to the benefit of all learners.
Previous experience assessing student learning outcomes and curriculum development.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

In the performance of the duties of the position incumbents will be required to lead physical activity courses and demonstrate activity-specific movements for a minimum duration of 50-110 minutes per scheduled class. Classes meet 1-3 times per week.
Ability to lift/carry SCUBA cylinders and full SCUBA rigs (50-80lbs.) and to demonstrate and teach dive rescue of adult victims
Ability to safely operate university Motor Pool vehicles including ¾ ton pickup trucks and passenger vans
Requires working nights and/or weekends. Travel with students to open water sites and spending the night near dive sites is required.
This position requires working in water. Some work is required to be performed in an pool and/or outdoor environment which may involve extreme temperature and weather conditions.

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with skills education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date:

Anticipated End Date:

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

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. If this position has critical or security-sensitive responsibilities and/or driving duties and 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 OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at .

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