Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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Salary$48k – $51k
LocationOregon State University
Typefull-time
DepartmentWomen, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 7, 2026 · 3mo ago
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Master's degree in WGSS or related field
Evident commitment to educational equity
PhD in WGSS or related field
Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire
If this position has 'critical or security-sensitive' responsibilities and/or driving duties and 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.)
Important Notifications:
Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted “end date”. Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply.
Department:
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications will be considered throughout the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
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A resume/CV; and
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A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position and how you meet each of the required qualifications and any preferred qualifications if applicable.
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Statement of Teaching (upload as a separate document).
For additional information please contact: Lynn Roylance at [email protected] or 541-737-3847.
Job Summary:
The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program in the School of Language, Culture, and Society invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track, full/part-time Instructor positions on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 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 Director.
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies place women’s concerns, gender analysis, and/or LGBTQ experience at the center of academic study. We recognize that gender and sexuality intersect with other categories of identity and experience, including race, ethnicity, social class, ability, and age. Our courses examine a wide range of topics from multidisciplinary perspectives. We encourage community involvement and activism, and our majors, minors, and graduate students complete internships with social change agencies and organizations.
It is part of the School of Language, Culture, and Society, which also includes undergraduate and graduate programs in Anthropology; an undergraduate program and graduate minor in Ethnic Studies; minors in Indigenous Studies, Latinx Studies, Social Justice, Queer Studies; undergraduate majors and minors the World Languages & Cultures Program and a certificate in Food in Culture and Social Justice. Our School values interdisciplinary collaboration, community-centered research, and socially transformative learning.
Key Responsibilities:
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Instruction
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in WGSS or related field.
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Evident commitment to educational equity.
Preferred Qualifications:
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PhD in WGSS or related field.
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Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.
Working Conditions/Schedule:
Salary Range:
$48,000 - $51,000
Anticipated Start Date:
2026-09-16
Anticipated End Date:
2027-06-15
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted “end date”. Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
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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.
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. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and 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].