Instructor Pool​/2026 and Fall Term MIME

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

The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) invites applications for part‑time (varied FTE), 9‑month fixed‑term Instructor positions to teach on a term‑by‑term basis for the 2025‑2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to a permanent instructional position at the discretion of the Head of School. The position will develop and/or teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State University.

• 95% Teaching and Instruction:
  Prepare and/or teach courses in undergraduate and/or graduate areas, teach or coordinate instruction in laboratory, studio, or recitation settings, contribute to OSU initiatives for promoting student success and enhancing diversity.
• 5% Service:
  Participate in school and program meetings.

• M.S. or M.A. in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field
• Demonstrable excellence in teaching
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment for students

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field
• Teaching experience at the college or university level
• Experience with online teaching
• Current Professional Engineer license for any state in the United States
• Experience with course management tools such as Canvas
• Experience teaching engineering software programs such as Python, Solid Works, NX, and On Shape
• Familiarity with the Oregon State engineering curriculum in one or more programs

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life insurance (OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and eligible dependents)
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources
• Retirement savings paid by the university
• Generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or qualifying dependents at OSU or other 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

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