Department: Clark Honors College
Rank: Instructor
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Review of Applications Begins
Applications will be reviewed as positions become available
Special Instructions to Applicants
With your online application, please include:
• resume/CV that highlights teaching experience
• a one-page cover letter focused on teaching experience and pedagogy that includes brief descriptions of courses or topical areas you could teach in the CHC
• names and contact information for three professional references with your online application.
Please Note: We may contact applicants who meet the minimum requirements to request additional information for the next stage of review.
Department Summary
The Clark Honors College, University of Oregon, offers arts and letters, social science, and natural science courses to academically motivated undergraduates, essentially providing the experience of a small liberal arts college within the greater UO.
Position Summary
The Clark Honors College invites applications for Pro Tem Instructor positions in undergraduate arts and letters, social science, and natural science. The pool is for part-time, temporary, limited-duration teaching appointments not to exceed one year, but with the possibility of renewal for up to three years. Potential courses may include 200-level and/or 400-level undergraduate courses in arts and letters, social sciences, and natural sciences. Instructors in journalism, education, business, law, music, dance, architecture (all sub-fields), design, art history, public planning, and sustainability may possibly teach 400-level undergraduate colloquia.
Successful candidates will have professional experience, demonstrated ability of quality teaching, and a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.
Minimum Requirements
• Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree, in a relevant field, by the start of the position
• Evidence of superior teaching ability
A bachelor's degree combined with a rich and extensive professional background relevant to the area of teaching may be substituted in rare circumstances.
Professional Competencies
• Ability to contribute new course topics to the CHC curriculum
• Ability to deliver inclusive, engaged, and research-led teaching at the college level
• Ability to contribute to the CHC through their understanding of the barriers facing members of groups underrepresented in higher education (including DACA students), as evidenced by professional experiences and/or educational background
• Ability to engage students pursuing majors across the disciplines
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience creating and teaching interdisciplinary courses that appeal to a diverse range of students
• Experience teaching core education or introductory courses
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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