Instructor/ Educational Program Coordinator & Recruiter (Internal Employment Opportunity)
Job Description
Department
Horticulture (AHT)Position Title
Coordinator-Stud Outrch & RetnJob Title
Instructor/ Educational Program Coordinator & Recruiter (Internal Employment Opportunity)Appointment Type
Professional FacultyJob Location
CorvallisBenefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligibleJob Summary
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.
The Department of Horticulture is seeking a combination position of an Instructor and an Educational Program Coordinator & Recruiter. The incumbent will hold two appointments, a 0.50 FTE, fixed term, 12-month Instructor position, with reappointment at the discretion of the Department Head, and a 0.50 FTE, ESOL/Educational Program Coordinator & Recruiter, a 12-month, professional faculty position, reflecting duties in both academic and administrative areas.
College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic instruction, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.
The Department of Horticulture is seeking a combination position of an Instructor and an Educational Program Coordinator & Recruiter. The incumbent will hold two appointments, a 0.50 FTE, fixed term, 12-month Instructor position, with reappointment at the discretion of the Department Head, and a 0.50 FTE, ESOL/Educational Program Coordinator & Recruiter, a 12-month, professional faculty position, reflecting duties in both academic and administrative areas.
College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic instruction, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.
Oregon State University’s commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan articulates the strategies we believe are critical to advancing and equalizing learner success. The College of Agricultural Sciences is likewise committed to the success of all learners, accessed through its extension and outreach programs.
The Instructor position will provide instruction of in person and online courses material within the Department of Horticulture Entomology Minor and Graduate programs. This position will contribute to the teaching and development of new courses and revision of existing courses materials.
The incumbent should foster student critical thinking and advance student’s knowledge and skills in Entomology with focus on Agricultural Entomology and Insect Pest Management. This will be done by designing, maintaining, and carrying out educational program activities to ensure an intellectual foundation for students.
The Educational Program Coordinator & Recruiter position will assist in educational, research and outreach activities in Entomology to further develop and/or restructure the Entomology Minor degree option and develop a certificate program.
The position will also be responsible for coordinating internship opportunities and developing and executing a recruitment plan and activities to increase enrollment of undergraduate students in the program.
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:
• 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.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
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:
• 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.
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
50% Program Coordinator and Recruiter for the Entomology Minor
- Provide stewardship for the undergraduate Entomology minor and curriculum and to the graduate Entomology option in Horticulture including program assessments, as required by OSU Academic Programs and/or external evaluators.
- Serve as a convener of Entomology faculty at OSU and host quarterly or biannual meetings of OSU Ent faculty to identify opportunities and/or deal with issues in the Ent curriculum, or more broadly, the Entomology program.
- Work with the Director of the Oregon IPM to convene the OSU ENT community at the annual PNW mixer at the Entomological Society of America annual conference.
- Coordinate internship opportunities for students by connecting employers with students and vice versa, visit students during their internships, provide internship oversight and grade internship reports related to Entomology minor.
- Participate in advising and mentoring students within the Entomology minor and Undergraduate Bug Club.
- Mentor students attending industry events such as the Entomological Society of America, Western IPM, among others.
- Establish new and/or enhance existing collaborations with community colleges and high schools and be the liaison to develop a flow-through program for students from high school through BS degree options.
- Develop and execute a recruitment plan and activities to increase enrollment of undergraduate and graduate students in the Entomology minor.
- Provide mentoring and opportunities for students from underrepresented groups; enable the advancement of diverse perspectives; and promote equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups
45% Instruction
Develop curriculum and provide instruction for 3-4 Entomology courses (new and existing including ENT 311, ENT 444/544, ENT 518) that train, engage and challenge students learning through on-campus experiential learning opportunities. This includes online and on campus courses for both the undergraduate and graduate programs. The incumbent is expected to contribute to DEI initiatives including:
- Contribute to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts; provide mentoring and opportunities for students from underrepresented groups; enable the advancement of diverse perspectives; and promote equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.
- Provide mentoring and opportunities for students from underrepresented groups; enable the advancement of diverse perspectives; and promote equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.
5% Service
Participate in departmental and college governance and professional activities; serve on university committees, as time, interest and aptitude permit.
What You Will Need
Minimum Qualifications for Instructor Position:
- MS in Entomology or closely related field with a focus on Agricultural Entomology.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Integrated Pest Management practices.
- Demonstrable teaching skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to promoting and enhancing cultural diversity, educational equity, and inclusion.
- General knowledge of computers and proficiency with electronic information delivery.
Minimum Qualifications for Educational Program Coordinator & Recruiter Position:
- MS in Entomology or closely related field with a focus on Agricultural Entomology.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in areas such as outreach, client engagement, and/or promotion in Entomology.
- Commitment to promoting and enhancing cultural diversity, educational equity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize large and complex events, and host industry advisory and partnership events.
- A strong command of numerous technologies used in the Entomology profession
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Preferred Qualifications for Instructor Position:
- Ph.D. in Entomology
- Life experience, education, or training that broadens the capacity to equalize student success or impact under-served students.
Preferred Qualifications for Educational Program Coordinator & Recruiter Position:
- PhD in Entomology
- Previous experience in student activities programming, mentoring, or advising.
- Evidence of team-building skills, capacity for successful collaboration and potential to manage large multidisciplinary projects.
- Evidence of existing professional relationships locally and nationally in the green industry and ability to leverage, resulting in internships and full-time employment for our students.
- Ability to use existing relationships to cultivate gifts to the Entomology program, the Undergraduate Bug Club, and the Department of Horticulture.
- Familiarity with high school Horticulture/Entomology programs, 2-year programs, groups such as FFA, and 4H.
- Experience organizing and managing large and complex events and ability to remain organized in a fast moving and dynamic setting.
- Experience with social media platforms
- Experience managing student clubs and activities
- Ability to manage industry stakeholder needs and relationships
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This work will occur in classrooms, open spaces, greenhouses and offices in the Dept. of Horticulture and OSU campus.
This work will occur in office spaces of the Department of Horticulture. Travel will occasionally be required for student recruitment and educational program coordination and outreach with academic partners.
Pay Method
SalaryPay Period
1st through the last day of the monthPay Date
Last working day of the monthRecommended Full-Time Salary Range
$56,255-$68,000Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/171818
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/171820
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/171820
Posting Number
P09386UFNumber of Vacancies
1Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
12/16/2025Posting Date
08/25/2025Closing Date
09/17/2025Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / InternalSpecial Instructions to Applicants
This posting has been re-opened in order to expand the original applicant pool.
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Teaching
3) Statement of Teaching
Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for (state #) 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:
Louisa Hooven
Louisa.Hooven@oregonstate.edu
541-737-5827
Louisa.Hooven@oregonstate.edu
541-737-5827
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.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
*Please mention you saw this ad on FitnessPositions.*
Be Seen By Recruiters at the Best Institutions
Create a FREE Profile to be Seen!
Jobs in Popular Cities
