Instructor Pool Chemistry
Corvallis, OR - USA
Job Summary
Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise 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.
Starting salary will be commensurate with skills education and experience.
For additional information please contact:
Paula Christie
The Department of Chemistry invites applications for one or more fixed-term non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach 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 Department Chair.
Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.
Instructors may be needed to teach courses either on-campus or Ecampus in the following areas: analytical biological bio-organic general environmental materials nuclear Organic and physical chemistry.
TheOSUDepartment of Chemistry plays a central role in the Universitys educational research and outreach missions delivering nearly 100000 student credit hours of instruction annually while maintaining a vibrant graduate program with approximately 100 PhD students. The Department conducts cutting-edge research and scholarly activities focused on all areas of chemistry important to biology materials and the environment including analytical biological bio-organic environmental materials nuclear and physical chemistry. This dynamic setting is ideally suited for nurturing and supporting instructional faculty in their efforts to support the Departments educational mission which impacts over 10000 students each year.
The College of Science provides a core instructional role atOSU supporting the ideals of learning discovery and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research in disciplines ranging from the physical mathematical and statistical sciences to the life sciences grounded in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction
Administer and teach up to 4 on campus or ecampus (training prior to teaching will be provided and is required) undergraduate courses
Hold regular Office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding the curriculum
Provide supervision/lead work for up to 5 Graduate or Undergraduate student employees
Following college practices on early warnings student feedbacks and grading policies
Required Qualifications:
Masters degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
Teaching experience at the college and/or university level.
An evident commitment to educational equity.
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 Requirements:
Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
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 .
Required Experience:
IC
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