Job Description
Position Details Position Information
Department Fisheries and Wildlife (AFW)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science (FWCS) 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. 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 Head. Applications will be considered throughout the 2025-2026 academic year as opportunities become available.
Instructors may be needed to teach any of the regularly offered courses in the FWCS undergraduate curriculum and occasional graduate courses. These courses may be on-campus courses or via Ecampus.
FWCS is an academic unit that reports to the College of Agricultural Sciences. The department is composed of approximately 300 staff - including academic faculty, research assistants, classified staff, graduate students, and temporary staff. We are a vibrant department that promotes a supportive "family" atmosphere for all students and employees.
The mission of the department is to discover, integrate and disseminate knowledge about wildlife and fisheries resources, as well as ecosystems and human communities with which they interrelate. It accomplishes this through an interconnected program of 1) undergraduate and graduate education 2) scholarly research and 3) extended education.
Our faculty are dedicated to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities.
College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for Extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience.
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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 dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
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Key Responsibilities 90% Teach Courses (classes will vary on a term-by-term basis) Some courses will include driving state and/or federal vehicles to sites for instruction in field research protocols.
5% Curriculum Development Review current curriculum to update and develop new curriculum for either new offerings or change curriculum of current courses to allow for distance education delivery.
5% Supervision Supervise a graduate teaching assistant for some courses, to include planning, assigning and approving work.
What You Will Need M.A./M.S. in fisheries, wildlife, biological, environmental science, or related field.
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, to the benefit of all learners.
This position MAY require driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
This position MAY be 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.
What We Would Like You to Have Evidence of teaching excellence, such as student, peer or mentor evaluations.
For distance education positions, experience with instruction of distance education courses.
Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or
impact underserved audiences.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience
Link to Position Description Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P08990UF
Number of Vacancies Varies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2026
Posting Date 04/17/2025
Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/15/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the 2025/2026 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.
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.
For additional information please contact:
Bruce Dugger
bruce.dugger@oregonstate.edu
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. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If 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
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for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at
employee.relations@oregonstate.edu . Oregon State University
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