Instructor Pool​/2026 and Fall Term Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering

Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026:
Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025–2026 Academic Year and Fall Term 2026, as opportunities become available. When applying, please attach the required electronic documents and provide the names of at least three professional references with their email addresses and telephone numbers. For additional information please contact:
Jeff Nason, Jeff.nason.

The School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) invites applications for nine‑month, full‑time and part‑time, fixed‑term, non‑tenure‑track instructor positions to teach on a term‑by‑term basis for the 2025/2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026. Appointments may be reviewed for renewal at the discretion of the School Head. Teaching assignments may be on campus in Corvallis, OR or online via campus e‑learning.

Salary will be negotiated with the School Head.

• Develop and deliver lectures, laboratories, studios, and student projects in CBEE core courses and elective topics (e.g., material and energy balances, bioreactor design, environmental engineering labs, etc.).
• Employ evidence‑based, active, inclusive, and student‑centered teaching practices.
• Manage graduate teaching assistants and learning assistants.
• Complete required coursework, assessment tracking, and reporting processes.
• Participate in school and program meetings as needed.

• Master’s degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusive learning environments.

• Ph.D. in the field mentioned above.
• Experience as an instructor or industry trainer in technical courses.
• Familiarity with Canvas and other course‑management tools.
• Experience developing instructional materials for multi‑modal delivery.
• Experience teaching online and with hybrid formats.
• Knowledge of the Oregon State engineering curriculum.

Working conditions vary with course assignments. The position is full‑time, contingent on enrollment schedules and classroom or online delivery.

Eligible positions receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, and tuition reduction opportunities, as described in the University’s benefits overview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU conducts a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire and is a fair‑chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.

All finalists will undergo a criminal history check and must be determined position qualified per University Standard. Incumbents must self‑report convictions; additional checks occur every 24 months for youths.

• Required Documents – Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae.
• Optional Documents – VETERANS ONLY: proof of Veteran Status.