Instructor Pool - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Instructor Pool - 2025/2026:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Applications will be considered throughout the  Academic Year.

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

• Curriculum Vitae;
• 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.

The minimum starting salary for this rank is $43,002.

For additional information please contact:
Kristina Smith
Kristina.

Smith

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• Department:
  Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)
• Position Title:
  
  Instructor
• Job Title:
  
  Instructor Pool - 2025/2026:
  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Appointment Type:
  Academic Faculty
• Job Location:
  
  Bend, Oregon

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 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. Some of these appointments 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. This position is located in Bend, Oregon. The intention of this pool is to collect applications for current or future opportunities and does not necessarily imply a position is available at this time. If hired into a term appointment, the anticipated start date(s) are September 16, 2025, December 16, 2025 or March 16, 2026.

The primary mission of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program is to provide undergraduate level education experience throughout a broad approach to the discipline. This position is designed to foster critical thinking, advance student’s knowledge and skills through the teaching of various discipline/courses. The incumbent(s) are expected to provide an intellectual foundation for students concerning the discipline and assess their attainment of designated learning outcomes.

• Administer and teach course(s) term‑by‑term in one or more of these disciplines:
  • Biophysics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biology
  • Biological Data Sciences
• Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
• Activities directly related to the education and curricular achievement of students through instruction, assessment and the curation of the program’s student learning outcomes.
• Teach undergraduate credit courses as assigned, including in‑class activities, associated laboratory and/or field experiences, class administration, and holding regular office hours, in keeping with the highest professional standards for instruction.
• Develop curriculum and/or revise courses aimed at improving student success.
• Demonstrate sustained commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Provide students with the tools and knowledge to achieve course student learning outcomes.
• Evaluation and purchase of suitable laboratory…