Instructor Pool - Social Work

Instructor Pool – 2025/2026:
Social Work Special Instructions

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025‑2026 academic year.

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

• A Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e‑mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

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

For additional information please contact:
Thomas Field
thomas.field

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Department:
College of Education (KED)

Position Title:

Instructor – Social Work

Appointment Type:
Academic Faculty (fixed‑term, non‑tenure‑track part‑time)

Location:

Remote (fully online; optional shared office space in Furman Hall, Corvallis)

Remote or Hybrid option:
Yes

The College of Education invites applications for one or more fixed‑term, non‑tenure‑track part‑time Instructor positions to teach on a term‑to‑term basis for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis.

The purpose of this position is to develop and/or deliver courses for the College of Education’s Social Work programs, all conducted fully online in undergraduate programs. The position directly supports the mission of the Social Work major and the College’s vision to develop change agents in research, education, and related fields.

• Develop and/or teach courses within the Social Work major programs, fostering experiential learning and success for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Align andragogical practices with principles in the OSU Quality Teaching Framework and achieve equitable learning outcomes.
• Participate in required training and meetings to develop, maintain, and teach using OSU’s learning management system (Canvas).
• Participate in meetings to teach in any CORE Education course where instruction is assigned.

• Earned Master’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field (400‑500 level courses).
• Documented experience teaching, training, or facilitating learning or developing curriculum in the course content area.
• Record of work with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences.

• Doctorate degree in Social Work or a closely related field (any course level).
• Experience developing and/or teaching courses using online and virtual technologies and formats.
• 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.

This position is fully remote, allowing the employee to work from anywhere within the United States. Candidates should have reliable internet access and maintain regular working hours aligned with the team. No requirement for physical presence at a specific location; typical virtual attendance at quarterly faculty meetings is required.

Recommended Full‑Time Salary Range:
Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants.

• * Please list your highest degree attained and the title of the program completed. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please list the content areas in which you have documented expertise and the length of time working in each. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please list any specific courses for which you are applying to teach or develop. Refer to the College of Education’s Academic Program web pages. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please state how your background and experience have prepared you to support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices. (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• VETERANS ONLY:
  Must provide proof of Veteran Status. (DO NOT upload unrelated documentation – information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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