What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Core Instructor position at Oregon State University?
Position Details
Position Information
Department School of Communications (CLA)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title General Core Instructor
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, fixed-term, General Core Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.
This Instructor position will teach undergraduate courses in the School of Communication (primarily in Communication Studies). In particular, the position will help the School teach basic courses in public speaking along with possible needs in interpersonal communication and small group communication.
The position will also provide service to the Discipline, School, College and University in the form of committee work and participation in faculty meetings.
The School of Communication is comprised of the New Media Communications and Communication Studies programs. The School includes two undergraduate on-campus degrees, an online degree in Digital Communication Arts, and a BFA . The School also includes one MA/MS program in Communication Studies.
The School of Communication features multiple research labs with support for production work in video, sound, animation, gaming, and virtual reality as well as user research. Our support for research with emerging technologies is among the strongest in the region if not the country. The School is committed to developing a cutting-edge research and teaching agenda surrounding issues of media and emerging technology. Oregon State University holds both “very high research activity” and “Community Engagement” classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and is one of only two universities in the country with Land-, Sea-, Space- and Sun-Grant designations. Together, these designations mean we produce and share the highest quality research for the benefit of our community, state, country, and world. In addition, U.S. News & World Report named OSU among the “Best Global Universities” (Top 2 percent in the world). OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through its 11 colleges, the Graduate School and the Honors College. In addition to its robust intellectual and research resources, OSU has a close research relationship with the Samaritan Health Services hospital system (flagship hospital located in Corvallis). Additionally, OSU is located within 1-2 hours of two other major research hubs in Eugene (University of Oregon; Oregon Research Institute; Oregon Social Learning Center) and Portland (Oregon Health and Science University; Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research), where there are additional opportunities for collaboration.
Corvallis is a great place to live, work, and play, and Forbes ranked it as the number 4 best college town. The city is surrounded by nearly 30 miles of trails in OSU forests, is approximately 1.5 hours from Portland, a similar distance from the Pacific Coast, and is just 2 hours from recreation (hiking, skiing, scenic drives) in the Cascades Mountain Range.
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.
FACTS :
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
90% – Teaching and Advising
10% – Service
Oregon State University is committed to maintaining and enhancing its collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity. All faculty members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved in the context of the duties in their PDs. Such contributions can be part of teaching, advising, research, or service (or administration if applicable). That is, a commitment to inclusive excellence is expected as part of normal work and is not a separate category of work with its own FTE .
What You Will Need
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
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/180503
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09957UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/28/2026
Full Consideration Date 06/11/2026
Closing Date 06/15/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 11, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For additional information please contact:
Bernard Wang at Bernie.Wang@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-6592.
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.
Position Information
Department School of Communications (CLA)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title General Core Instructor
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, fixed-term, General Core Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.
This Instructor position will teach undergraduate courses in the School of Communication (primarily in Communication Studies). In particular, the position will help the School teach basic courses in public speaking along with possible needs in interpersonal communication and small group communication.
The position will also provide service to the Discipline, School, College and University in the form of committee work and participation in faculty meetings.
The School of Communication is comprised of the New Media Communications and Communication Studies programs. The School includes two undergraduate on-campus degrees, an online degree in Digital Communication Arts, and a BFA . The School also includes one MA/MS program in Communication Studies.
The School of Communication features multiple research labs with support for production work in video, sound, animation, gaming, and virtual reality as well as user research. Our support for research with emerging technologies is among the strongest in the region if not the country. The School is committed to developing a cutting-edge research and teaching agenda surrounding issues of media and emerging technology. Oregon State University holds both “very high research activity” and “Community Engagement” classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and is one of only two universities in the country with Land-, Sea-, Space- and Sun-Grant designations. Together, these designations mean we produce and share the highest quality research for the benefit of our community, state, country, and world. In addition, U.S. News & World Report named OSU among the “Best Global Universities” (Top 2 percent in the world). OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through its 11 colleges, the Graduate School and the Honors College. In addition to its robust intellectual and research resources, OSU has a close research relationship with the Samaritan Health Services hospital system (flagship hospital located in Corvallis). Additionally, OSU is located within 1-2 hours of two other major research hubs in Eugene (University of Oregon; Oregon Research Institute; Oregon Social Learning Center) and Portland (Oregon Health and Science University; Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research), where there are additional opportunities for collaboration.
Corvallis is a great place to live, work, and play, and Forbes ranked it as the number 4 best college town. The city is surrounded by nearly 30 miles of trails in OSU forests, is approximately 1.5 hours from Portland, a similar distance from the Pacific Coast, and is just 2 hours from recreation (hiking, skiing, scenic drives) in the Cascades Mountain Range.
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.
FACTS :
- Top 1.4% university in the world
- More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
- 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
- 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
- 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
- 100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
- 35k students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
- 217k alumni worldwide
- For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
- Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
- Retirement savings paid by the university.
- A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
- Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
- Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
90% – Teaching and Advising
10% – Service
Oregon State University is committed to maintaining and enhancing its collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity. All faculty members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved in the context of the duties in their PDs. Such contributions can be part of teaching, advising, research, or service (or administration if applicable). That is, a commitment to inclusive excellence is expected as part of normal work and is not a separate category of work with its own FTE .
What You Will Need
- MA degree in Communication
- Evidence of university teaching effectiveness in communication courses
- 1 year teaching experience in public speaking
- Evident commitment to educational equity, effectiveness, and inclusivity
- Ph.D. in Communication
- Experience in both on-campus and online modalities
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
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/180503
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09957UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/28/2026
Full Consideration Date 06/11/2026
Closing Date 06/15/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 11, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A resume/CV; and
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
- A Statement of Teaching.
For additional information please contact:
Bernard Wang at Bernie.Wang@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-6592.
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.