Instructor; PAC Pool Summer, and Fall Yoga & Mind​/Body

Instructor (PAC) Pool - Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026:
Yoga & Mind/Body

Applications will continue to be considered throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2026.

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.
• Licenses/Certification (optional):
  Please upload any license or certificates required for the position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, including their e‑mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

• Katelyn Kirk – katelyn.kirk
• Sarah Brown – browsar4

Starting salary range for the position of Instructor (PAC) is $32,100 – $39,233. Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and training/certification.

Finalists will be required to provide proof of their degree at the time of offer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check, per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check.

The Yoga & Mind/Body Activity Area in the Physical Activities Course (PAC) program, a part of the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health 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 (PAC) positions to teach courses on a term‑by‑term basis for the Spring, Summer, and Fall of the 2026 academic year.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as‑needed basis; qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available throughout the academic year. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to a permanent instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the program Director. Scheduling for each term is determined in February for Spring, November for Winter, and beginning in May for Fall.

The primary mission of the PAC Program is to provide all Oregon State University students with the knowledge and experience to make sound decisions regarding present and future physically active lifestyles. The intent of the PAC Program is to provide quality instruction in safe, adequately equipped facilities and to create a positive, enjoyable learning environment.

The PAC Instructor will serve as an integral member of the PAC Program team, where each instructor plays a specific role in the larger organization. The program offers courses covering a wide variety of physical activities. Courses offered through the PAC Program may include (but are not limited to) Aquatics, Artistic & Social dance, Aerobics & Fitness Development, Martial arts, Mind/body, Outdoor Recreation, Resistance training, Sports, Yoga, and Games.

For additional information about the PAC program, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teaching (96%): Teach courses in yoga, meditation, relaxation, and mind/body. Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning. Employ appropriate teaching strategies, modify methods to meet diverse student needs, and use available instructional technology. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials, develop and update course syllabi, post grades timely, and respond to emergency safety situations.
• Student Learning Outcomes: Establish meaningful learning outcomes, develop assessments, maintain accurate records, and demonstrate sensitivity to student needs.
• Personal & Professional Growth (2%): Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the field, stay current through professional development and involvement in professional organizations, and utilize appropriate technologies to enhance teaching.
• Support (2%): Be accessible for advisement, prepare syllabi, maintain confidentiality, substitute for other instructors when necessary, participate in meetings, and respond promptly to information…