Faculty/Staff Fitness Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Rhythmic/Dance
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Corvallis (Main Campus)
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Staff
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Education
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of teaching experience in rhythmic formats for a minimum of 2 1-hour classes per week (approximately 104 hours annually), or an equivalent amount of instruction expe
- ·Associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science or relevant discipline and three (3) years teaching experience in rhythmic formats; OR
- High School diploma or equivalent and five (5) years teaching experience AND NCCA certification in field of group exercise, and rhythmic formats.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by the start of classes.
- A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
Nice to have
- Masters in Kinesiology or relevant discipline.
- NCCA certification in field of group exercise and rhythmic formats.
- Enrolled in/completed Kinesiology/Public Health program and completed a practicum/internship within the Faculty Staff Fitness organization in field applicable to position.
- 5+ years teaching experience.
Full description
Important Notifications:Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply.
Department:
Faculty/Staff Fitness Program
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications will be considered throughout the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A resume/CV; and
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
- Licenses/Certifications (please attach as a separate document(s): CPA/AED and First Aid certification by the start of classes.
- Supplement Questions (please attach as a separate document) :
a) After reviewing the OSU mission statement at and the emphasis on inclusive excellence please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values high-quality education and inclusive excellence.
Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact:
Nicole Kurth
nicole.kurth@oregonstat.edu
Job Summary:The Faculty-Staff Fitness (FSF) Program, a part of the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences within the College of Health at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more Rhythmic Dance Instructors to teach FSF courses during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These are professional faculty positions.
Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.
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. Housed in the College of Health, the Faculty Staff Fitness program is designed to accommodate everyone — from beginners to the highly trained. It provides a year-round opportunity to focus on fitness, embrace wellness, make connections, enjoy easy accessibility and earn the long-term rewards of leading an active lifestyle.
The Faculty Staff Fitness (FSF) Program seeks qualified rhythmic fitness instructors to deliver high-quality fitness classes for university employees and affiliated community members. The FSF Program has supported employee wellness at Oregon State University since 1984 and currently serves more than 800 participants each academic term through a diverse range of fitness offerings, including aquatics, aerobics, conditioning, mind/body, and strength training classes. Rhythmic instructors play an important role in advancing the program's mission by leading effective, evidence-based fitness experiences that encourage lifelong physical activity and wellness.