Instructor Pool - Counseling

Position Details

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

The Master in Counseling Program at OSU‑Cascades in Bend, Oregon is seeking one or more fixed‑term, non‑tenure‑track Instructor positions to teach graduate courses in School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Appointments may be renewed or transitioned at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs.

• Teach course(s) term‑by‑term in one or more of the disciplines:
  Counseling (Clinical Mental Health and School).
• Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
• Advise students, be available for office hours, and complete record‑keeping and minor administrative tasks.

• Master’s degree in Counseling (CMHC, SC, MCFC), Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy (or a related field).
  Licensed or certified as a professional counselor (e.g., LPC, LSC, ACS, NCC, LCSW, LMFT, TSPC, NCT).
• Demonstrated ability to integrate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into counseling instruction and student mentorship.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life insurance (95% premiums paid by OSU).
• Retirement savings contributions.
• Paid leave package including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for eligible dependents.
• Supportive work‑life programs and employee assistance services.

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