Instructor Pool - Human Development & Family Sciences

Instructor Pool – 2025/2026:
Human Development & Family Sciences

Position Title:

Instructor

Appointment Type:
Academic Faculty (Fixed term, non‑tenure track, full/part‑time)

Job Location:

(to be determined)

Benefits:
Eligible

The School of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Health at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more fixed‑term, non‑tenure track, full/part‑time Instructor positions to teach courses on a term‑by‑term basis for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the School Head.

Salary is competitive and will be negotiated with the School Head. The primary mission of the Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) program is to discover and transmit knowledge that improves the health and well‑being of individuals and families throughout their lifespan. HDFS has a large and very successful undergraduate program, which includes three degree options as well as multiple courses serving students from all OSU majors through the Baccalaureate Core.

The School offers MS and PhD degrees, as well as an undergraduate major in HDFS available via E‑campus. The curriculum encompasses human development and family studies classes. The program has nearly 1,110 undergraduate majors (E‑campus has approximately another 250) and 34 graduate majors. The faculty includes 25 members with areas of specialization that include family, adult development and aging, early childhood education, human development, human sciences, social policy, impact of poverty on families, gender and family relationships, and marriage and interpersonal relationships.

100% Teaching: Teach and administer undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Critical Thinking in Human Development and Family Sciences, Applied Research Methods, or related areas. Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum. May supervise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

• Master’s degree or higher in Human Development & Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Teaching graduate level courses requires a PhD in Human Development, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Experience with modern pedagogical techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences verbally and in writing.
• Evident commitment to educational equity.

• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• VETERANS ONLY: proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation – information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed).

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

• A Curriculum Vitae;

• A 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.
Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the 2025‑2026 academic year.
For additional information please contact Linda Fenske, linda.fenske.
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Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants.

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