"Instructor of Human Development and Family Sciences 9-month Full-Time"

SUMMARY

This Instructor position in the Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) program at OSU-Cascades, is integral to advancing the program’s mission of improving individual and family well-being across the lifespan. As part of the College of Health, the position focuses on teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate courses in HDFS, mentoring students, and contributing service to the HDFS program, OSU-Cascades, and the university. This position emphasizes expertise in human services, practica and internships, and topics related to diversity and inclusion, fostering culturally attuned and trauma-informed practices. Through its commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and student success, this position supports OSU-Cascades’ broader mission of preparing students for impactful careers and lifelong learning.

POSITION DUTIES

• 80% Teaching, Advising, Mentoring, and other Student-Related Activities:
  Duties may include face-to-face classroom, hybrid, and/or e-campus teaching, communicating with students (through office hours, email, phone calls, discussion boards, etc.), course development, and mentoring students in experiential learning (e.g., internships, research, service learning). One way the teaching/mentoring aspect is demonstrated is through serving as faculty supervisor for practica and internships. Teaching obligations additionally include responding to grade complaints; responding to requests from students for letters of recommendation; and similar post-term activities. Advising and mentoring includes undergraduate advising and mentoring on programs of study, thesis projects, independent studies, career preparation and opportunities, and graduate or professional school applications. Student-related activities may also include participation in and the development of programming to recruit and retain students and ensure they are career ready.
• 10% Maintaining Currency
  Engaging in scholarly and/or professional development activities that will support teaching, maintain professional engagement and mastery and provide recognition for both the faculty member and the OSU-Cascades organization. This could include creating and strengthening connections with community partners that impact student experiences and success.
• 10% Service and additional duties as assigned.
  Responsibilities include service to the HDFS program and OSU-Cascades campus, the community, and the School, College and University (e.g. relationships with community-based programs relevant to HDFS, serving on committees, initiatives to recruit and retain HDFS students)

MINIMUM / REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in HDFS or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in a discipline relevant to HDFS.
• Evidence of effective teaching and experience teaching at the college or university level or comparable professional development settings
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, support, teach, and mentor individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different life experiences.
• Demonstration of exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, leadership, and community partners.
• The evidenced ability to contribute to the HDFS program, the College of Health, and OSU-Cascades mission and vision, such as through innovative programming and delivery.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Direct, lived experience with issues or topics that align with core themes in HDFS coursework and experiential learning.
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in upper division courses (i.e., 300 400-level).
• Experience establishing and sustaining relationships with community partners relevant to the HDFS program.
• Leadership experience in human service and/or community settings.
• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching courses in key topic areas (e.g., human services, leadership, trauma-informed practices, family policy, families and poverty, applied helping skills).
• Experience in curricular development at the college or university-level
• PhD in HDFS or closely related field.
• Experience supervising experiential learning opportunities in community settings such as practica and internships

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 2/20/26.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:

1. A Curriculum Vitae
2. A Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3. A Statement of Teaching
4. Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded for application purposes; official transcripts will be requested upon selection. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less. Transcripts must be received by the closing date. If you have trouble uploading your transcripts, reach out to the contact listed.

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.