Instructor Pool​/2026 and Fall Term Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science

Position Information

Department:
Fisheries and Wildlife (AFW)

Position Title:

Instructor

Job Title:

Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026:
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science

Appointment Type:
Academic Faculty

Job Location:

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible:
Dependent:
Hours Worked/Duration

The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science (FWCS) invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the  academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head. Applications will be considered throughout the  academic year and fall term 2026 as opportunities become available.

Instructors may be needed to teach any of the regularly offered courses in the FWCS undergraduate curriculum and occasional graduate courses. These courses may be on-campus or via Ecampus. Some courses may require driving state and/or federal vehicles to sites for instruction in field research protocols.

• 90% Teach Courses (classes will vary on a term-by-term basis). Some courses may include driving state and/or federal vehicles to sites for instruction in field research protocols.
• 5% Curriculum Development:
  Review current curriculum to update and develop new curriculum for either new offerings or change curriculum of current courses to allow for distance education delivery.
• 5% Supervision:
  Supervise a graduate teaching assistant for some courses, to include planning, assigning and approving work.

• M.A./M.S. in fisheries, wildlife, biological, environmental science, or related field.
• 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.
• This position may require driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
• This position may be designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; 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.

• Evidence of teaching excellence, such as student, peer or mentor evaluations.
• For distance education positions, experience with instruction of distance education courses.
• Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or impact underserved audiences.

• Pay Method:
  Salary
• 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

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