Instructor Pool​/2026 and Fall Term Human Development & Family Sciences

Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026:
Human Development & Family Sciences

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

Submit the following electronic documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
• Academic transcripts for all required and related courses from accredited institutions (PDF file 9 MB or less)

Provide the names, e‑mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.

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. This job has “critical or security‑sensitive” responsibilities. A criminal history check is required; incumbents must self‑report convictions.

The Human Development & Family Sciences Program at OSU‑Cascades in Bend, Oregon, invites applicants for one or more fixed‑term, non‑tenure‑track full‑/part‑time Instructors to teach on a term‑by‑term basis for the 2025‑2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs.

• Administer and teach course(s) term‑by‑term in one or more of the following disciplines:
  Psychology;
  Early Childhood Development;
  Human Development & Family Science;
  Human Services.
• Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
• Participate in advising and mentoring students: advise, hold office hours, maintain records, and complete minor administrative tasks.

• Master’s degree or higher in Human Development & Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, or a closely related discipline appropriate to the teaching/instructional tasks.
• OR Master’s degree in any field and at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in family‑ or child‑serving organizations, including roles involving program coordination, community engagement, training, or education appropriate to the field.

• PhD or terminal degree in one of the fields listed.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education, equity, and service to students.

Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; mental health and counseling services; retirement savings; paid leave; tuition reduction for eligible dependents; robust work‑life programs; optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance.

The schedule may vary depending on student needs and campus activities.

Pay is made monthly, with pay periods running from the 1st to the last day of the month and pay dates on the last working day of the month. Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

This search is open to all qualified applicants.