| Internal Job Number: P03924UF Description: The Human Development and Family Services program in the School of Social and Behavioral Health Sciences in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences 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 2020-2021 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 School Head. Salary is competitive and will be negotiated with the School Head. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available. The primary mission of the Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) program is to discover and transmit knowledge that improves the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout their lifespan. HDFS has a large and very successful undergraduate program, which includes three degree options as well as multiple courses serving students from all OSU majors through the Baccalaureate Core. The School offers MS and PhD degrees, as well as an undergraduate major in HDFS available via E-campus. The curriculum encompasses human development and family studies classes. The program has nearly 1110 undergraduate majors (E-campus has approximately another 250) and 34 graduate majors. The faculty includes 25 members with areas of specialization that include family, adult development and aging, early childhood education, human development, human sciences, social policy, impact of poverty on families, gender and family relationships, and marriage and interpersonal relationships. Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): Typically requires Master’s degree in discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks. Requirements : - Master's degree or higher in Human Development & Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, or 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 closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
- Experience with modern pedagogical techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences verbally and in writing.
- Evident commitment to educational equity.
- Positions may be 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.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with training, education, and experience. | 
