Instructor Pool - 2025​/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Physics

Overview

Instructor Pool for 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026:
Physics. Applications considered throughout the 2025–2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026 as opportunities become available. This is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track position to teach on a term-by-term basis.

Department:
Department Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)

Position Title:

Instructor

Job Title:

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

Appointment Type:
Academic Faculty

Job Location:

Bend, Oregon (OSU-Cascades)

Remote or Hybrid option:
Not specified

95% Teaching:
Administer and teach Physics courses term-by-term. May teach on-campus undergraduate courses in closely related fields such as Engineering. Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.

5% Advising:
Participate in advising and mentoring students, be available for office hours, and perform minor administrative tasks including record-keeping.

Required:

• Master’s degree in Physics or a related field.

Preferred:

• PhD or terminal degree in Physics or a related field.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level, strong commitment to undergraduate education and equity, service to students.
• 3+ years experience in a professional/consulting role specializing in applied Physics.

Work schedule may vary depending on student needs and campus/program activities.

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience. Benefits-eligible position with a comprehensive package including health, retirement, leave, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Details provided during the application process.

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

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter describing qualifications and experience for the position
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references

For additional information, contact the employer. OSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected statuses. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public Website prior to hire.

• Which course(s) are you interested in/qualified to teach? (Open Ended)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• VETERANS ONLY:
  Must provide proof of Veteran Status

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