What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Online Educator/Adjunct in General Science position at Eastern Oregon University?
Eastern Oregon Universityis soliciting online adjunct applications for qualified online educators in General Science. Successful candidates will teach 100-level online general science courses beginning Winter Term which commences on Monday, January 5, 2026.
All appointments for part-time online educators are made on an as needed basis, and assignments will be term by term based on program needs. EOU offers courses in 10-week terms, with one week of finals.
Candidates should demonstrate:
All appointments for part-time online educators are made on an as needed basis, and assignments will be term by term based on program needs. EOU offers courses in 10-week terms, with one week of finals.
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Effective quality teaching and assessment,
- Effective online teaching ability in the course content areas,
- Ability to work effectively with diverse students, staff, faculty, and administration
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Review of applications will begin on 10/24/2025.
Eastern Oregon University invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach online courses in general science in the College of STM and Health Science (STMHS). We seek an energetic, positive professional dedicated to teamwork and high-quality undergraduate instruction with experience in online teaching. The candidate will teach 100-level general science courses.
This position requires commitment to collegial collaboration across all EOU programs.
This position requires commitment to collegial collaboration across all EOU programs.
Additional responsibilities include development and regular functional use of an LMS course shell (Canvas) that engages students in learning activities, including such elements as active discussion boards, timely assignment feedback, and keeping upgraded grades for students.
Successful candidates must be committed to ensuring that every student is a full member of the EOU community and that all community members recognize, promote and take advantage of the educational and cultural value of diversity.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a science discipline and 5-years of experience teaching at the post-secondary level or full time employment in a science field.
- Documented capability to learn online learning management software application(s)
- Ability to effectively inspire and teach students from diverse backgrounds and learning styles in an online education environment
- Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
- Terminal Degree in a science discipline
- Demonstrated competency in the use of an online learning management software application(s) ( i.e. CANVAS, Blackboard, etc.)
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching online in a liberal arts curriculum (e.g. certified in Quality Matters or other professional teacher training activities).