Instructor Pool – 2026/2027: English, Writing, Film, and Applied Journalism

# Department:
College of Liberal Arts

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise 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 indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Statement of Teaching (upload as separate document).

For additional information please contact:

Amanda Bressler
[email protected]

Job Summary:

The School of Writing, Literature, and Film 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 2026-27 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 Director.

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 teach on campus and Ecampus courses in the following areas: Composition, Technical and Professional Writing, Business Writing, Creative Writing, Intro to Literature, Applied Journalism, and English-oriented ESL.

As part of the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Writing, Literature, and Film is a community that includes and values the voices of all people. As such, we recognize the social barriers that have systematically marginalized and excluded people and communities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin and religion. We are committed to the equity of opportunities, and strive to promote and advance diverse communities. We value and proactively seek genuine participation from these historically under-represented and underserved groups, and recognize them as an essential component of creating a welcoming and rich academic, intellectual, and cultural environment for everyone.

Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest, most environmentally responsible small cities in the nation. We are located in Corvallis, situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast in the heart of Western Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state’s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation’s top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction:

- Will administer and teach undergraduate courses in the following areas: Composition, Technical and Professional Writing, Business Writing, Creative Writing, Intro to Literature and English-oriented ESL.
- Instructors may be needed to teach courses during the fall, winter, spring, and/or summer terms.

Service:

- Full-time instructors serve on committees and attend or contribute to professional trainings as needed.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

- Masters degree in English, Writing, Creative Writing, Journalism, or closely related field
- Teaching experience at the college or university level.
- Evident commitment to educational equity.

Preferred Qualifications:

- PhD in English or a closely related field.
- Substantial experience teaching in multiple writing subjects.
- Experience developing curriculum for in-person and for Ecampus delivery.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

# Anticipated Start Date:
2026-12-16

# Anticipated End Date:
2027-06-15

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.

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.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .