Instructor Pool Fall 2026: Health Promotion & Health Behavior

Instructor Pool Fall 2026:
Health Promotion & Health Behavior Please see Special Instructions for more details. Application Requirements

Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the Fall 2026 academic term.

Required documents:

• A Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• Names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.

For additional information please contact:

Peggy Dolcini
peggy.dolcini
or
Samantha Jordan
samantha.jordan

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

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Position Title
:
Instructor Pool Fall 2026:
Health Promotion & Health Behavior (fixed term, non‑tenure track, full/part‑time instructor)

Department
:
School of Public Health and Nutrition, College of Health, Oregon State University

Appointment Type
:
Academic Faculty

Job Summary
:
The Health Promotion and Health Behavior program invites applications for one or more fixed‑term, non‑tenure track full/part‑time instructor positions to teach courses on a term‑by‑term basis for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the School Head. Salary is competitive and will be negotiated with the School Head.

Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

100% Teaching – Teach and administer undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Health Promotion, Health Behavior, or related areas. Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum. May supervise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Required:

• Master’s degree in Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Public Health, or a closely related discipline appropriate to teaching tasks.
• Experience with modern pedagogical techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences verbally and in writing.
• Evident commitment to educational equity.

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree in Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Public Health, or a closely related discipline appropriate to teaching tasks.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach, and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

OSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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.
• 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.
• Work‑life programs such as 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.

Pay Method:
Salary commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Pay Period: 1st through the last day of the month.

Pay Date:
Last working day of the month.

Recommended Full‑Time Salary Range:
Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Recruitment:
Competitive / External – open to all qualified applicants.

Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the Fall 2026 academic term.

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.
• Names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.

For additional information please contact:

Peggy Dolcini
peggy.dolcini
or
Samantha Jordan
samantha.jordan

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

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

• Explain your availability to teach face‑to‑face on‑campus courses. (Open Ended Question)
• Explain your availability to teach courses online, and include information about previous teaching experiences and what platforms and software you have used. (Open Ended Question)

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Optional:
  Veterans – proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload unrelated documentation – information uploaded will be removed once reviewed)