Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Nutrition & Public Health

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Department: Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB) Position Title: Instructor Appointment Type: Academic Faculty Job Location: Bend Benefits Eligible: Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration Job Summary OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full or part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term by term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Senior Associate Dean. Applications will be considered throughout the 2025/2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026, as opportunities become available. This position is located in Bend, Oregon. Instructors may be needed to teach on campus undergraduate courses in: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Nutrition & Public Health. If hired into a term appointment, the anticipated start date(s) are September 16, 2025, December 16, 2025, March 16, 2026, or September 16, 2026. The primary mission of the Kinesiology Program is to provide undergraduate level education and the curriculum encompasses most standard fields of the discipline. This position is designed to foster critical thinking, advance student's knowledge and skills through the teaching of various discipline/courses. The incumbent(s) are expected to provide an intellectual foundation for students concerning the discipline. The courses serve students in degree programs. Please see the courses we offer on our website (https://catalog.oregonstate.edu/courses/kin/). Include in your cover letter which courses you are prepared to teach. OSU-Cascades, located in Bend, Oregon is a branch campus of Oregon State University. Established in 2001, the university currently enrolls more than 1,100 students in bachelor's and master's degree programs. The campus expanded to a four-year university in2015, and opened its new campus in 2016. OSU-Cascades is engaged in building a culturally diverse and community-centric educational environment Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS: - Top 1.4% university in the world - More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined - 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. - 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties - 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone - 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates - 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color - 217k+ alumni worldwide - For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: - Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. - Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. - 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. - 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, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU's safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive. 2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation! Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 95% - Administer and teach course(s) term-by-term in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Nutrition & Public Health. Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness. 5% - Participate in advising and mentoring students: Advise students, be available for regular office hours, complete record-keeping and minor administrative tasks, including assignment of grades. What You Will Nee

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