Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: MIME

Position Details

The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) invites applications for part-time (varied FTE), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Head of School.

The position will develop and/or teach courses in undergraduate and/or graduate areas within the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) within the College of Engineering (COE) at Oregon State University (OSU). Instructors may be needed to teach courses in the following areas: computer-aided design, mechanics, design, dynamics, controls, mechatronics, thermal fluid sciences, materials science, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and aerospace engineering.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 95% Teaching and Instruction: Prepare and/or teach courses in undergraduate and/or graduate areas. Teach or coordinate instruction in laboratory, studio, or recitation settings. Contribute to OSU initiatives for promoting student success and enhancing diversity at OSU.
• 5% Service: Participate in School and program meetings

What You Will Need

• M.S. or M.A. in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field
• Demonstrable excellence in teaching
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment for students

What We Would Like You to Have

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or area related to subject/field of instruction
• Teaching experience at the college or university level
• Experience with online teaching
• Current Professional Engineer license for any state in the United States
• Experience with course management tools such as Canvas
• Experience teaching engineering software programs such as Python, SolidWorks, NX, and OnShape
• Familiarity with the Oregon State engineering curriculum in one or more programs

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

May need to teach remotely

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

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08883UF Number of Vacancies Multiple Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date 12/15/2026 Posting Date 03/03/2025 Full Consideration Date TBD Closing Date 12/15/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025–2026 Academic Year and Fall Term 2026, as opportunities become available. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1. Cover letter: Describe how work experience, academic experience, or other interests have prepared you to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses at a university. Please include the subject areas in which you are proficient to teach and, if possible, cite specific courses taught in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering in mechanical engineering and industrial engineering that you could teach. 2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae 3. Provide evidence that demonstrates teaching excellence through student, peer, or mentor evaluations. (Upload as Other Document 1) You will be required to submit the names of at least three professional references as part of the application process. We will not contact them without your express permission. For questions about the position, please contact: Dr. Andy Dong andy.dong@oregonstate.edu 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.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other Document 1 (see Special Instructions)
• VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)