Instructor Pool - Psychology

Job Summary

The Psychology Program at OSU‑Cascades in Bend, Oregon, 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 2025‑2026 academic year. Positions may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025‑2026 academic year as opportunities become available. The position is located in Bend, Oregon. Instructors may be needed to teach on‑campus undergraduate courses in Psychology. If hired into a term appointment, the anticipated start date(s) are September 16, 2025, December 16, 2025, or March 16, 2026.

• Teaching (95%): Administer and teach course(s) term‑by‑term in Psychology; complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
• Advising & Mentoring (5%): Advise students, be available for office hours, complete record‑keeping and minor administrative tasks.

• Required: Master’s degree in one of the listed fields (or a related field).
• Preferred: PhD or terminal degree in one of the listed fields (or a related field); teaching experience at the college or university level; strong commitment to undergraduate education and equity; service to students; demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• Teaching Statement (statement indicating how your teaching philosophy demonstrates ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices).
• Names, e‑mail addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three professional references.
• Optional: proof of Veteran status (for Veterans only).

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

Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants.