Instructor Pool - Economics

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

Position Information

Department School of Public Policy (CLA) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026:
Economics Appointment Type Academic Faculty

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

Job Summary

The Economics Program in the School of Public Policy (SPP) 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  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 Director.

Instructors may be needed to teach on campus and Ecampus courses in the following areas: undergraduate courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Industrial Organization, Law and Economics, Econometrics, Economics of Inequality, Public Economics, Behavioral Economics, and other courses as needed. This position will be appointed in the Economics Program which is part of the School of Public Policy (SPP).

The Economics Program offers BA/BS degrees in Economics, with separate options in General Economics, Mathematical Economics, Managerial Economics, and Law, Economics, and Policy. Students can also minor in Economics and take Economics courses as electives or to fulfill other degree requirements. In addition to teaching, the Economics faculty are active researchers in all areas of the discipline and publish in prominent journals.

The School of Public Policy is comprised of the Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, and Sociology programs. SPP is rapidly growing, both in faculty, mission and regional prominence. In addition to providing separate and distinct undergraduate majors, the programs have collaborated in delivering a successful Master of Public Policy Program, Executive Master in Public Policy Program, and PhD in Public Policy.

The School of Public Policy is uniquely positioned to integrate groundbreaking research into emerging policies, practices and understandings of the world that will impact and influence local regional, national, and international policy decisions.

The College of Liberal Arts is a community that includes and values the voices of all people. As such, we recognize the social barriers that have systematically marginalized and excluded people and communities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin and religion. We are committed to the equity of opportunities and strive to promote and advance diverse communities.

We value and proactively seek genuine participation from these historically under-represented and underserved groups and recognize them as an essential component of creating a welcoming and rich academic, intellectual, and cultural environment for everyone.

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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.

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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 families including:

* Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible…