Department: CHD
Rank: Professor of Practice
Annual Basis: 12 Month
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Department Summary
The Center on Human Development (CHD) is a research center in the College of Education. The mission of the CHD is to improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities, their families, and the communities that support them. The CHD has four primary objectives that are jointly pursued 1) the interdisciplinary training of professionals; 2) research, development and demonstration for exemplary model programs; 3) technical assistance; and 4) dissemination of state-of-the-art scientific knowledge and best practices.
Position Summary
The position is for a qualified educational leader who has made a significant impact in educational policy and practice at the state and/or national level. The Professor of Practice will have a record of individual accomplishment fully congruent with professor where such accomplishments are typically accrued in a K-12 educational setting.
The Professor of Practice works with project leadership to apply their professional experience leading schools to ensure the highest quality in project outcomes. This position facilitates the implementation and expansion of innovation and partnerships for K-12 schools, supports the development and delivery of professional development for practitioners, and serves as a liaison between Center on Human Development faculty and K-12 educational leaders.
In accordance with all College of Education’s internal governance and promotion policies, the position will require completing independent tasks as part of larger projects. Professional autonomy is expected in making decisions regarding task details and fulfillment, in collaboration with project principal investigators.
This position is a 12-month Career Faculty position in the Professor of Practice classification series. The position is a limited-term 5-year position, which aligns with the length of grant funding that serves as the basis of the position. The purpose of the grant is to develop and implement a model program in schools and communities supporting the career development needs of youth with disabilities. Extending the position beyond the 5-year grant will be dependent on the ability of the project team to secure additional grant funding.
This position interacts with project faculty and external program staff from partnering organizations and reports to the project’s Principal Investigator and unit director, Dr. Christopher Murray. The position’s responsibilities are guided by United Academics Collective Bargaining Agreement and the College of Education’s NTTF (non-tenure track faculty) promotion policy.
Minimum Requirements
• Doctorate in Education or related discipline
• 10 years of progressive experience leading educational institutions at the building, district, and state level.
• A record of excellence in establishing and maintaining organizational partnerships with education stakeholders at the local and state level.
• A record of experience developing and implementing policies and/or programs designed to improving student learning and educational outcomes.
• Experience with curriculum development at the middle and/or high school level
Professional Competencies
• Knowledge of adolescent development, mental health, prevention science
• Familiarity with and a commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience conducting research and/or collaborating with researchers in implementing evidence-based practices.
• Excellent communication skills for translating research and scholarship in education for policy makers, practitioners, and community stakeholders.
• Existing relationships with local schools and/or districts that could be leveraged for piloting or evaluation activities
• Ability to work remotely
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.
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