Instructor Pool - and Fall Term Contemplative Studies Initiative

Instructor Pool - Spring and Fall Term 2026:
Contemplative Studies Initiative

Applications will be considered throughout Spring and Fall Terms 2026.

The Contemplative Studies Initiative (CSI) program, a part of the College of Liberal Arts at Oregon State University, is inviting applications for multiple hourly Contemplative Instructor positions to teach CSI practices during the Spring and Fall Terms 2026. These are professional faculty positions. Instructors will teach contemplative practices and theory anchored in philosophical traditions and/or research-based principles for non‑academic, weekly or series‑based classes.

Disciplines and modalities include meditation, mindfulness, postural yoga, qigong, contemplative dance, centering prayer, and sacred chanting/music. This position is primarily for weekly postural yoga instructors, although other practice modalities may be considered. The position requires 2‑5 hours weekly and is not remote or hybrid. Applicants will be reviewed on an as‑needed basis; qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

• Teach the practice, philosophy, and methods of a contemplative discipline in a format conducive to the scheduled sessions. Includes instructional design, class planning, and delivery to effectively meet the needs and abilities of the participants.
• Greet clients, process purchase transactions, answer client questions, and share information about program and center activities.
• Sweep floors, organize props, and contribute to a clean and welcoming space.
• Follow practice center operating procedures: track student sign‑in, maintain attendance records, leave follow‑up notes for the administrative team, open and close the building for class sessions, arm/disarm the building, control lights, and secure assets. Communicate regularly with CSI staff about availability, new programming, absences, class scheduling, and client or community issues.

• 3+ years academic and/or personal/practical background in contemplative studies or a contemplative practice or tradition.
• 2+ years in a contemplative teaching role.
• Certifications and/or requisite trainings in a contemplative discipline.
• For instructors teaching a physical discipline, current CPR / AED and First Aid certifications.
• Exceptional and effective communication skills.
• Sound decision‑making ability.
• Ability to carefully observe both individual and group activity and effectively respond to a range of needs, abilities, and skill levels.
• Ability to articulate and describe methods, philosophies, and relevant research connections in addition to guiding practices.

This position is designated as a critical or security‑sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05‑010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‑report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s and/or Doctoral degrees in relevant disciplines.
• 7+ years academic and/or personal/practical background in contemplative studies or a contemplative practice or tradition.
• 5+ years in a contemplative teaching role.
• Advanced certifications and/or trainings relevant to discipline.

Marigold is located at 648 SW 2nd Street in Corvallis. This is an hourly position. Depending on proposed practice modality and related material needs, the position may require the ability to demonstrate physical postures and practices for the duration of the class, including lifting, bending, twisting, and using a step stool. Hired instructors may be responsible for checking in students and taking payments when administrative support is not available.

Instructors will be compensated for instructional time in addition to a limited duration for class planning, operational duties, and customer service support for each class session.

Instructors may be assigned to between 1‑3 regularly scheduled classes each week, special series classes, and/or workshops, and may have the…