Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching

Position Details

Position Information

Department

Sch of Hist Phil & Rel (CLA)

Position Title

Assistant / Associate Professor (Teaching)

Job Title

Assistant / Associate Professor of Teaching

Appointment Type

Academic Faculty

Job Location

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The School of History, Philosophy, and Religion at Oregon State University invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term Assistant / Associate Professor of Teaching position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Director. The School of History, Philosophy, and Religion at Oregon State University invites applicants for a non-tenure-track position as a Professor of Teaching at the assistant or associate rank with research specialties and teaching competencies in the following areas :

Area of Specialization (AOS) : Ethics and Emerging Technologies; Ethics of Computing, AI, XR, Data, and / or Information Technologies

Area of Competence (AOC) : Ethics and Technology; Research Ethics; Data Ethics; Social and Political Philosophy

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant / Associate Professor of Teaching position at Oregon State University include teaching courses, both in-person and online, developing expertise in curricular design and development, and applying distinctive pedagogical practices to foster critical thinking of students.

The teaching of both introductory and advanced classes taught through this position will provide an intellectual foundation in the subject areas for both majors and non-majors and advance each student's knowledge and skills in the ethics of emerging technologies and related areas as described in the AOS and AOC. The courses will align with OSU's new core education curriculum and explore issues of power and oppression with respect to emerging technologies.

The position also encompasses responsibilities for advising students.

Both teaching and research should cultivate interdisciplinary connections between philosophy and the humanities and various STEM fields, such as engineering. Research and scholarship may have a pedagogical focus or contribute to relevant professional fields.

Oregon State University is a public R1 land-grant institution committed to public outreach and engagement and motivated by diversity, inclusion, and social justice. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to these core values.

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

Locations :

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 :

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

Teaching & Advising : 72% :

Teaching duties will include 8 courses / year over 3 trimesters; lower and upper division undergraduate / graduate courses; courses in ethics and technology, general philosophy, and areas related to the candidate's teaching and research interests; advising students in the philosophy program.

Research : 18% :

Conduct research activities in philosophy and / or philosophical pedagogy that lead to the publication of scholarly work in peer-reviewed academic journals or books; presentations at academic conferences; and / or public-facing writing and presentations that engage audiences outside of higher education.

Service : 10%

Service responsibilities relating to activities in the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion, the College of Liberal Arts, Oregon State University, and professional associations. This may include tasks such as serving on program committees or peer reviews of teaching, and leadership in professional organizations.

Diversity, Inclusivity, and Community : Oregon State University is committed to ensuring a collaborative and inclusive community. Faculty and staff are responsible for building a curriculum, work environment, academic discipline, and campus climate sensitive to the intersections of gender, race, class, sexual identity, age, ability, and other institutionalized systems of inequity and privilege. Individual contributions in these areas may be measured, in any given year, by annually reported activities in teaching, research, service, and / or outreach.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications for Ranks for Assistant Professor of Teaching and Associate Professor of Teaching :

Additional Qualifications for the Rank of Associate Professor of Teaching :

What We Would Like You to Have

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

N / A . academic office environment

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

62,000-$68,000

Link to Position Description

https : / / jobs.oregonstate.edu / position_descriptions / 163789

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P08812UF

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

09 / 16 / 2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

01 / 27 / 2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

02 / 26 / 2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents :

1) A Curriculum Vitae

2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) A Statement of Research

4) A Statement of Teaching

5) Publications

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for 3 referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

For additional information please contact :

Courtney S. Campbell

ccampbell@oregonstate.edu

541-737-6196

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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

Salary : $62,000 - $68,000