Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Kinesiology

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: School of Exercise, Sport, & Health Science

• 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:

• A Curriculum Vitae; and
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Adriana Harper

Job Summary

The Kinesiology program in the School of Exercise, Sports, and Health Science 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 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.

We passionately believe that health is for all people. Our world-leading faculty and committed students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors that affect health and well-being, inform policy, and shape environments that improve lives and help everyone, from children to seniors, thrive. The School of Exercise, Sports, and Health Science explores the science of movement and comprises degrees in kinesiology, athletic training, adapted physical education and physical therapy.

The Kinesiology major prepares students for careers in physical activity and fitness/wellness such as organizing, directing or managing physical fitness programs; personal trainer; fitness instructor; exercise physiologist; strength and fitness coach; and fitness entrepreneur.

The degree can also serve as preparation for applications to a master's level physical education teacher education program, medical school, a professional program in the allied health professions (e.g. physical or occupational therapy, nursing, physician assistant) or other graduate education. Interested applicants should have expertise in the core areas of Kinesiology listed above.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and administer undergraduate and graduate courses in Kinesiology and/or Athletic Training.
• Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum.
• May supervise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Required Qualifications

• MS in Kinesiology, Exercise & Sport Science, 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 excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise & Sport Science, or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.

Working Conditions/Schedule

• Movement is a part of everyday life and holds the power to improve lives.
• If you thrive on sharing your enthusiasm for health and physical activity with others, join us at Oregon State University, in the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences.
• Oregon State's kinesiology and athletic training programs incorporate the sciences - including anatomy, physiology, sociology and psychology - when looking at the effect of movement on the body.

Salary Range

Salary commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-11-05

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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