Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Human Development and Family Sciences

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the 2026/2027 academic year. Finalists will be required to provide proof of their degree at the time of offer.

About the Role

The School of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Health at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach courses on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Some 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.

In the College of Health, we passionately believe that health is for all people. Our faculty and students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors that affect health and well-being, inform policy, and shape environments that improve lives across the lifespan. The Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) program focuses on discovering and transmitting knowledge that improves the health and well-being of individuals and families.

The HDFS program has a large undergraduate program with nearly 1,110 majors (plus approximately 250 E-campus students) and 34 graduate majors. The curriculum includes human development and family studies classes, with faculty specializations in family studies, adult development and aging, early childhood education, social policy, poverty impacts, gender, and interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Teach and administer undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Critical Thinking in Human Development and Family Sciences, Applied Research Methods, or related areas.
• Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum.
• May supervise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Human Development & Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, or a closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.*
• Teaching graduate-level courses requires a PhD in Human Development, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with modern pedagogical techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences verbally and in writing.
• Evident commitment to educational equity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Human Development, Family Studies, Early Childhood, Gerontology, or a closely related discipline.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.

Schedule

Work schedule may vary depending upon student needs and engagement in campus and/or program activities.

Anticipated Start and End Dates

September 16, 2026 – June 15, 2027