Instructor Pool - Chemistry

Position: Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Chemistry
Position Details

Position Information

Department Chemistry (SCH) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026:
Chemistry Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent:
Hours Worked/Duration Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full or part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for 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 Department Chair.

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.

The OSU Department of Chemistry plays a central role in the University's educational, research, and outreach missions, delivering over 50,000 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 Department's educational mission, which impacts over 4000 students each year.

The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, 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 that are based 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.

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

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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…