Important Notifications:
Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
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Department:
Animal and Rangeland Sciences
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications will be considered throughout the 2026/2027 academic year.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter please address how you meet each of the required and preferred qualifications for this position.
3) Please also upload a Statement of Teaching
4) Please attach a list all courses you have the experience to teach and the education/experience you have for that course.
See list of Animal Science courses: https://catalog.oregonstate.edu/courses/ ans/
See list of Rangeland Ecology and Management courses: https://catalog.oregonstate.edu/courses/rng/
Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
The salary range listed reflects the full-time salary range and will be commensurate with the candidate’s skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact:
Carol Lorenzen
Carol.lorenzen@oregonstate.edu
541-737-1891
Job Summary:
The Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructors to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 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 submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.
Instructors may be needed to develop and/or teach courses in several areas. These areas include animal behavior, animal learning and companion animal management, as well as growth biology, genetics, nutrition, equestrian courses, colt training, animal products and uses, animal welfare and ethics, meat science, reproductive physiology and production systems in the species of dairy and beef cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine, rangeland analysis, riparian ecology, invasive plant management, as well as more specialized course in range science.
The College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Teach courses (classes will vary on a term-by-term basis, see list of classes )
Teach course in class, via zoom or on eCampus 1-5 days a week, depending on the course
Schedule/Organize Lab courses as appropriate
Schedule/Organize field trips, as appropriate
Grade all assignments and homework for course
Work with Head Advisor to collect required course documentation for accreditation.
Depending on the course being taught, a Criminal History Check and/or Motor Vehicle History Check may be required.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Animal Science or related discipline, or Master’s degree in Rangeland Ecology and Management, or closely related field as appropriate to the teaching instructional task for all courses.
This position may be 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…