Temporary Craft Center Instructor Pool

Position: Temporary Craft Center Instructor Pool - 2025/2026
Position Details

Position Information

Department Craft Center (MSE) Classification Title Temp Skilled Craft Job Title Temporary Craft Center Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 Appointment Type Temporary Staff

Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Not benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category Temporary

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill part-time (approximately 4 hours per week per workshops) positions for the Craft Center at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Craft Center Instructor plays a vital role in fostering creativity, artistic skill development, and community building within the Craft Center at Oregon State University. This position is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality workshops and classes in various artistic disciplines, including but not limited to ceramics, woodworking, jewelry making, textiles, and other crafts. The instructor will create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where students of all skill levels feel a sense of belonging and connection through artistic exploration.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

* Top 1.4% university in the world

* More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

* 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

* 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

* 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

* 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

* 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

* 217k+ alumni worldwide

* For more interesting facts about OSU visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

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, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

* Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU's safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Development (50%)

Community Building (25%)

Studio Safety & Maintenance (20%)

Administrative Support (5%)

What We Require

Varies

What You Will Need

* Two years of experience teaching or instructing in a craft or artistic discipline.

* Proficiency in at least one craft discipline (e.g., ceramics, woodworking, jewelry making, textiles).

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students of all skill levels.

* Knowledge of studio safety…