Department: College o Health - Physical Activity Courses Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications will continue to be consideration throughout the 2026/2027 academic year. 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) License/Certifications: Please attach as separate documents 4) Supplemental Questions: Please attach as a separate document a) Please list your total number of dives and the number of dives in a professional supervisory position. b) What is your philosophy in teaching beginners to dive? c) After reviewing the OSU mission statement at (https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/about-board/oregon-state-university-mission-statement) please state how your background and experience has prepared you to support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices. For additional information please contact: Katelyn Kirk katelyn.kirk@oregonstate.edu Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with education, experience, and training/certification. Starting salary range for the position of Instructor (PAC) is $32,100 – $39,233 pro-rated based on the number of classes taught per term. Finalists will be required to provide proof of their degree at the time of offer. Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check, per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check. Job Summary: The SCUBA Activity Area in the Physical Activities Course (PAC) program, a part of the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences, in the College of Health at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more fixed term, non-tenure track full/part-time Instructor (PAC) positions to teach courses on a term-by-term basis for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available throughout the 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 program Director. 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. We serve others, enjoy meaningful careers and lives, innovate, approach health and well-being through a lens of equity, and co-create knowledge and solutions to pressing health challenges in the far corners of Oregon, the nation and world. The primary mission of the PAC Program is to provide all Oregon State University students with the knowledge and experience to make sound decisions regarding present and future physically active lifestyles. The intent of the PAC Program is to provide quality instruction in safe, adequately equipped facilities and to create a positive, enjoyable learning environment. The PAC Instructor position will serve as an integral member of the PAC Program team, where each instructor plays a specific role to the larger organization. Recognizing individual interests and abilities, the program provides courses covering a wide variety of physical activities. We make an effort to address contemporary trends and student interests. Courses offered through the PAC Program may include but are not limited to classes in the Activity Areas of: Aquatics, Artistic & Social dance, Aerobics & Fitness Development, Martial arts, Mind/body, Outdoor Recreation, Resistance training, Sports, Yoga and Games. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline. Maintain familiarity with college and program goals, mission, and long-range plans Be accessible to colleges and students for advisement and consultation. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies. Participate in meetings and events required by the program administrators Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: All candidates must meet the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in any field. Current, valid Adult CPR and AED Certification by the start of classes Current, valid First Aid certification by the start of classes Concussion training by the start of classes Evident commitment to educational equity. Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners. Discipline Specific Demonstrated experience, knowledge and ability to instruct SCUBA courses Current and valid certification as a PADI Master SCUBA Diver Instructor 1+ years experience instructing SCUBA courses Current and valid driver’s license. Current, valid Emergency O2 Certification by the start of classes Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check, per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check. 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. PREFERRED QAULIFICATIONS: Master's degree in any field Current and valid certification as a PADI Master SCUBA Diver Trainer, and/or Course Director 5+ years experience instructing SCUBA courses Current SCUBA cylinder inspector (PSI preferred) and experience and/or certification in SCUBA equipment formal annual service and general maintenance. Emergency O2 Certification CPR, FA, AED, and Emergency O2 Instructor Experience mentoring and certifying Dive Masters Successful teaching experience in a higher education setting, or equivalent Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners. Previous experience assessing student learning outcomes and curriculum development. Working Conditions/Schedule: In the performance of the duties of the position, incumbents will be required to lead physical activity courses and demonstrate activity-specific movements for a minimum duration of 50-110 minutes per scheduled class. Classes meet 1-3 times per week. • Ability to lift/carry SCUBA cylinders and full SCUBA rigs (50-80lbs.) and to demonstrate and teach dive rescue of adult victims • Ability to safely operate university Motor Pool vehicles, including ¾ ton pickup trucks and passenger vans • Requires working nights and/or weekends. Travel with students to open water sites and spending the night near dive sites is required. • This position requires working in water. Some work is required to be performed in an pool and/or outdoor environment, which may involve extreme temperature and weather conditions. Salary Range: Salary commensurate with skills, education and experience. 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