Instructor Pool​/2026 and Fall Term Biology

Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026:
Biology

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025–2026 Academic Year and Fall Term 2026, as opportunities become available.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) Curriculum Vitae; and
2) 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:
Johana Hernandez johana.hernandez

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Department
- Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)

Position Title
- Instructor

Job Title
- Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026:
Biology

Appointment Type
- Academic Faculty

Job Location
- Bend

Benefits Eligible
- Dependent:
Hours Worked/Duration

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary
- The 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  academic year and Fall Term 2026. 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 and Fall Term 2026, as opportunities become available. This position is located in Bend, Oregon. Instructors may be needed to teach on campus undergraduate courses in the following areas:
Biology. If hired into a term appointment, the anticipated start date(s) are September 16, 2025, December 16, 2025, March 16, 2026, or September 16, 2026. The primary mission of the Biology Program is to provide undergraduate level education and the curriculum encompasses most standard fields of 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. The courses serve students in degree programs.

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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,…