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Department School of Communications (CLA) Position Title Instructor Job Title General Core Instructor Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term, General Core Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.
This Instructor position will teach undergraduate courses in the School of Communication (primarily in Communication Studies). In particular, the position will help the School teach basic courses in public speaking along with possible needs in interpersonal communication and small group communication.
The position will also provide service to the Discipline, School, College and University in the form of committee work and participation in faculty meetings.
The School of Communication is comprised of the New Media Communications and Communication Studies programs. The School includes two undergraduate on-campus degrees, an online degree in Digital Communication Arts, and a BFA. The School also includes one MA/MS program in Communication Studies.
The School of Communication features multiple research labs with support for production work in video, sound, animation, gaming, and virtual reality as well as user research. Our support for research with emerging technologies is among the strongest in the region if not the country. The School is committed to developing a cutting-edge research and teaching agenda surrounding issues of media and emerging technology. Oregon State University holds both "very high research activity" and "Community Engagement" classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and is one of only two universities in the country with Land-, Sea-, Space- and Sun-Grant designations. Together, these designations mean we produce and share the highest quality research for the benefit of our community, state, country, and world. In addition, U.S. News & World Report named OSU among the "Best Global Universities" (Top 2 percent in the world). OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through its 11 colleges, the Graduate School and the Honors College. In addition to its robust intellectual and research resources, OSU has a close research relationship with the Samaritan Health Services hospital system (flagship hospital located in Corvallis). Additionally, OSU is located within 1-2 hours of two other major research hubs in Eugene (University of Oregon; Oregon Research Institute; Oregon Social Learning Center) and Portland (Oregon Health and Science University; Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research), where there are additional opportunities for collaboration.
Corvallis is a great place to live, work, and play, and Forbes ranked it as the number 4 best college town. The city is surrounded by nearly 30 miles of trails in OSU forests, is approximately 1.5 hours from Portland, a similar distance from the Pacific Coast, and is just 2 hours from recreation (hiking, skiing, scenic drives) in the Cascades Mountain Range.
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.
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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.
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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:
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.
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Key Responsibilities
90% - Teaching and Advising
10% - Service
Oregon State University is committed to maintaining and enhancing its collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity. All faculty members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved in the context of the duties in their PDs. Such contributions can be part of teaching, advising, research, or service (or administration if applicable). That is, a commitment to inclusive excellence is expected as part of normal work and is not a separate category of work with its own FTE.
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Working Conditions / Work Schedule 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. Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/180503
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09957UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 05/28/2026 Full Consideration Date 06/11/2026 Closing Date 06/15/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 11, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) A Statement of Teaching.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Bernard Wang at Bernie.Wang@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-6592.
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.
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