Position Information Department Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025 / 2026 : Physical Therapy Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Bend Benefits Eligible Dependent : Hours Worked / Duration Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full / part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term by term basis for the 2025-2026 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 Senior Associate Dean.
Applications will be considered throughout the 2025-2026 academic year as opportunities become available.
This position is located in Bend, Oregon
Instructors may be needed to create syllabi and to teach graduate courses for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum. In addition, instructors may be needed to review graduate applications for the DPT program. Finally, these instructors might be needed to participate in the DPT program accreditation process including the site visit. If hired into a term appointment, the anticipated start date(s) are September 16, 2025, December 16, 2025 or March 16, 2026.
OSU-Cascades Physical Therapy program is housed Ray Hall, a contemporary, net zero energy building on the expanding OSU-Cascades campus in Bend, Oregon. Facilities include didactic and clinical-skills classrooms, a large state-of-the-art human cadaver laboratory, a student lounge and faculty offices. The program currently has 10 full-time core faculty and several fixed term faculty. Why OSU? Why OSU-Cascades?
Founded in 2001, Oregon State University – Cascades brings higher education to Central Oregon while leveraging the excellence of a land grant and top-tier research university in one of the most dynamic cities in the Pacific Northwest.
Located near downtown Bend and surrounded by mountains, forest and high desert, OSU-Cascades offers small classes that accelerate faculty-student mentoring and experiential learning in an innovative environment that accelerates opportunities for student, faculty and staff development and advancement.
With a 128-acre campus under development and a goal to grow to 3,000 to 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students, OSU-Cascades is delivering on a 40-year grassroots community effort to bring the benefits of a comprehensive university to the region :
Student Body and Alumni
is as of fall 2024.
Academic Majors
A growing portfolio of at OSU-Cascades is designed to meet regional and state industry workforce and economic needs.
Research
underway at OSU-Cascades focuses on challenges in energy, the environment, human wellness, social justice and society. Labs at OSU-Cascades include the FORCE biomechanics lab, the Laboratory for the American Conversation and the Sustainable Tourism Laboratory.
Campus Development
OSU-Cascades’ campus is driven by an award-winning long range development plan and engineering efforts that are transforming brownfields into a thriving university campus. Sustainability plans include net zero energy, waste and water goals. Initial sustainability efforts are seen in geothermal sourced energy to heat and cool buildings, and native plant landscaping requiring little or no irrigation. In addition to an academic core, campus plans includes a 24-acre innovation district, mid-market affordable housing, and 10-miles of walking / biking trails.
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.
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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 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 to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities Teaching 70% :
Other duties as assigned 20% :
Participate in advising and mentor students 10% :
What You Will Need
What We Would Like You to Have
Working Conditions / Work Schedule Work schedule may vary depending upon student needs and engagement in campus and / or program activities. 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
Instructor Physical • Bend