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Instructor/Sr Instructor I & Educational Program Coordinator -- Entomology
Oregon State University
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Posted: 08-Jan-26
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Type: Full Time
Salary: $56,244-$85,000
Salary Details:
Recommended full time salary range
Required Education:
Masters
Internal Number: P09661UF
The Department of Horticulture is seeking a combination position of an Instructor/Senior Instructor I and an Educational Program Coordinator. The incumbent will hold two appointments, a 0.60 FTE, fixed term, 12-month Instructor position, with reappointment at the discretion of the Department Head, and a 0.40 FTE, Educational Program Coordinator, a 12-month, professional faculty position, reflecting duties in both academic and administrative areas.
College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic instruction, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CASCARE Commitment document.
Oregon State University’s commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan articulates the strategies we believe are critical to advancing and equalizing learner success. The College of Agricultural Sciences is likewise committed to the success of all learners accessed through its extension and outreach programs.
The Instructor position will provide instruction of in person and online courses material within the Department of Horticulture, Entomology Minor, and Graduate programs. This position will contribute to the teaching and development of new courses and to the revision of materials for existing courses for upper and lower division levels. Courses should align with the Department’s and the College’s strategic plans and prepare students for diverse job opportunities.
The position will foster student critical thinking and advance students’ knowledge and skills in Entomology with a focus on Agricultural Entomology; other areas are welcome. This will be achieved by designing, maintaining, and delivering educational programs to ensure a strong intellectual foundation for students.
The purpose of the Educational Program Coordinator position is to assist in educational, research and outreach activities in Entomology to further develop and/or restructure the Entomology Minor degree option and develop a certificate program.
The position will also be responsible for coordinating internship opportunities and for strategically developing and assisting with recruitment activities to increase undergraduate enrollment in the program.
Minimum Qualifications for all ranks (Instructor/Sr Instructor I):
MS in Entomology or closely related field (e.g., Zoology, Biology, etc.)
Demonstrable teaching skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
Demonstrate ability to focus on tasks and evaluation processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
General knowledge of computers and proficiency with electronic information delivery.
A demonstrable commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and equalizing student success for diverse audiences.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for appointment at the rank of Senior Instructor I:
Four years of professional experience teaching at the college or university level
Sustained record of exceptional teaching at the college or university level
Minimum Qualifications for Educational Program Coordinator Position:
MS in Entomology or a closely related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in areas such as outreach, client engagement, and/or promotion in Entomology. Commitment to promoting and enhancing cultural diversity, educational equity, and inclusion.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize large and complex events, and host industry advisory and partnership events.
A demonstrable commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and equalizing student success for diverse audiences.
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 University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Preferred Qualifications for all ranks (Instructor/Sr Instructor I):
Life experience, education, or training that broadens the capacity to equalize student success or impact underserved students.
Proficiency in delivering content via online learning platforms(e.g., Canvas) and incorporating educational technology.
Preferred Qualifications for appointment at the rank of Senior Instructor I:
PhD inentomology or closely related field (e.g., zoology, Biology, etc.).
Mastery of insect anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, and integrated pest management (IPM).
Evidence of a sustained record of exceptional teaching at the post-secondary level.
Proven experience in designing, developing, and updating entomology curricula.
Vision for incorporating “high impact” pedagogical practices such as experiential learning.
Preferred Qualifications for Educational Program Coordinator Position:
Previous experience in student activities programming, mentoring, or advising.
Evidence of team-building skills, capacity for successful collaboration and potential to manage large multidisciplinary projects.
Evidence of existing professional relationships locally and nationally and ability to leverage, resulting in internships and full-time employment for our students.
Ability to use existing relationships to cultivate gifts to the Entomology program, the Undergraduate Bug Club, and the Department of Horticulture.
Familiarity with high school Horticulture/Entomology programs, 2-year programs, groups such as FFA, and 4H.
Experience organizing and managing large and complex events and ability to remain organized in a fast moving and dynamic setting.
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 a...bout 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.
