Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Chemistry

Position Information Department: Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB) Position Title: Instructor Appointment Type: Academic Faculty Job Location: OSU -Cascades, Bend, Oregon 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 2024-2025 academic year. The intention of this pool is to collect applications for current or future opportunities and does not necessarily imply a position is available at this time. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Instructors may be needed to teach on campus undergraduate courses in the following areas: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences. If hired into a term appointment, the anticipated start date(s) are September 16, 2024, December 16, 2024 or March 16, 2025. The primary mission of the College of Science Program at OSU -Cascades is to provide undergraduate level education in support of a variety of majors. The curriculum encompasses most standard fields of the discipline. This position is designed to foster critical thinking, advance students' knowledge and skills through the teaching of various disciplines/courses. The incumbent(s) are expected to provide an intellectual foundation for students concerning the discipline. The courses serve students in degree programs. Key Responsibilities: 95% Administer and teach course(s) term-by-term in one or more of these disciplines: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences. Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness. 5% Participate in advising and mentoring students: Advise students, be available for office hours, complete record-keeping and minor administrative tasks. What You Will Need: Master’s degree in one of the fields listed (or a related field) is a requirement: Chemistry. This position is 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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have: PhD or terminal degree in Chemistry, or other closely related field. 3+ years experience in professional or consulting role specializing in applied Chemistry. Teaching experience at the college or university level, a strong commitment to undergraduate education and equity, service to students. Working Conditions / Work Schedule: Work schedule may vary depending upon student needs and engagement in campus and/or program activities. Pay Method: 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. Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the 2024/2025 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. 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: [email protected] 541-322-3106 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. 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. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If 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] . Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents:

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