Instructor (PAC) Pool - Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026: Outdoor Recreation & Education

The Outdoor Recreation & Education 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 Spring, Summer, and Fall terms of the 2026 academic year.

The PAC Program partners with the Adventure Leadership Institute to provide Outdoor Recreation and Education courses. For additional information about the ALI, please visit https://recsports.oregonstate.edu/ali.

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. Scheduling for each term is determined in February for Spring term, November for Winter term, and beginning in May for Fall term.

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. In alignment with providing the most appropriate facilities and professional standards, the PAC program partners with the Adventure Leadership Institute and requires similar professional standards.

The PAC Instructor position will serve as an integral member of the PAC Program and ALI teams, 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.

For additional information about the PAC program, please visit https://health.oregonstate.edu/pac .