Department: College of Education, Communication Disorders and Sciences program
Rank: Instructor
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Review of Applications Begins
April 1, 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, complete applications must include the following along with the online application:
1) A curriculum vitae (CV)
2) A letter of interest (2-3 pages) that describes:
• Your experience teaching students in communication disorders and sciences and/or in areas related to the preferred content areas for this position (i.e., anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism, neuroscience of speech and language, adult language disorders, motor speech disorders, brain injury and cognitive rehabilitation, as well as a socio-cultural perspectives of communication disorders and differences)
• Your experience advising and mentoring students in communication disorders and sciences and/or related areas, particularly at the undergraduate level
• Your experience working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and embedding equity and inclusion content/practices into your teaching and/or work
• Your professional experience in leadership, including administrative experience in higher educational contexts
The online application includes the name and contact information for at least three professional references. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted.
Department Summary
The College of Education (COE) at the University of Oregon is a community of leading researchers and practitioners dedicated to transformational scholarship, integrated teaching, and collaborative practice designed to enhance individual lives and systems within a culture that values diversity and promotes respect and inclusion.
The College of Education (COE) is home to 3 academic departments, 16 academic degree programs, 14 research and outreach units, the HEDCO Institute, and the HEDCO Clinic. All academic departments house both graduate and undergraduate programs addressing the full range of issues present in educational and social systems. Our tenure and career non-tenure track faculty in each department are devoted to inspiring and mentoring the approximately 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students in the COE who will be the next generation of educational and social science leaders. The COE has a long record of developing widely adopted, evidence-based assessments and interventions used in both clinical settings and in school programs that serve millions of children in thousands of schools across the country and the world. Our faculty, staff, and students have one thing in common: A spirit of discovery and dedication to creating positive change with the goal of a more equitable, educated, and healthy tomorrow.
The Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences (SPECS) is one of 3 academic departments in the College of Education. It is comprised of 4 major programs: Applied Behavior Analysis Program (ABA), Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS), School Psychology (SPSY), and Special Education (SPED). The Department offers degrees from undergraduate to master's and doctoral, as well as licensure and endorsement programs. The Special Education and Clinical Sciences Department is involved in collaborative efforts among all COE departments and institutes to support research across the College, outreach activities, and core requirements for the master's and doctoral programs.
The CDS program is dedicated to preparing students to understand, assess, and treat individuals across diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic, social and economic backgrounds experiencing challenges in speech, language, literacy, communication, cognition, and swallowing. The program is dedicated to achieving excellence by integrating clinical and classroom education, the generation and application of research, and the provision of community outreach. We train leaders through our values of inclusion, critical thinking, freedom of inquiry, and social justice.
Position Summary
The Communication Disorders and Sciences Program is seeking to hire an Instructor/Senior Instructor to support primarily our undergraduate instruction and program coordination, with some instruction at the graduate level. This position will be located at the University of Oregon Eugene campus. Primary responsibilities will include teaching, academic advising and support to undergraduate students, and service to the department, college, university, and/or profession. Additional opportunities may be available for academic leadership and program improvement activities. This position will be responsible for contributing to the equity and inclusion goals of the program and college and incorporating inclusive practices into their work.
Course content areas for teaching responsibilities may include anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism, neuroscience of speech and language, adult language disorders, motor speech disorders, brain injury and cognitive rehabilitation, as well as a socio-cultural perspectives of communication disorders and differences and other core CDS or SPECS related courses. Areas of content expertise for the Instructor/Senior Instructor are open, although we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with expertise in the following areas: anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism, neuroscience of speech and language, and adult language disorders.
This position is a nine–month Career Faculty position in the Instructor series. The position’s responsibilities are guided by the COE’s Non-Tenure Track Professional Responsibilities Policy, United Academics’ Collective Bargaining Agreement, and the COE’s NTTF Policy for Promotion and Review.
This Instructor position reports to the Special Education and Clinical Sciences Department Head.
Given the unique ways in which individuals from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, sexual- and gender-minorities, students with disabilities, and persons with immigrant, language learner, and/or low-income status have been poorly served, we strongly encourage members of such groups to apply for this position. Evidence suggests that people self-select out of positions due to concerns over failure to meet minimal requirements; we strongly encourage such applicants to apply even if they are uncertain about their qualifications.
Start Date: The position begins September 2025 with the possibility of a 2025 summer term appointment.
Minimum Requirements
• Masters degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences or related field
• Documented expertise in areas required for program (e.g., anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism, neuroscience of speech and language, adult language disorders, motor speech disorders, brain injury and cognitive rehabilitation)
• Teaching experience and professional expertise in the field as related to position (e.g., teaching courses, presentations)
• 9 months post Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (certification must be current)
• Hold or obtain Oregon licensure in Speech-Language Pathology (for speech-language pathologists only)
• 2 hours of continuing education in clinical supervision (post Certification)
To be considered for the rank of Senior Instructor I; candidates must meet all the requirements of Instructor rank plus:
• Six years of instructional experience in higher education post-receipt of a master’s degree
• Evidence of high-quality teaching and professional expertise in the field as related to position (e.g., teaching courses, presentations)
• Participates in undergraduate education (e.g., program committees)
• Documents service and/or leadership in the field, college, department, and/or program
• Documents program coordination or comparable leadership responsibilities and contributions to the undergraduate education program
• Scholarly contributions to the field as appropriate (e.g., develop and publish teaching or clinical materials, publish in the practice literature, write grant applications)
To be considered for the rank of Senior Instructor II; candidates must meet all the requirements of Instructor and Senior Instructor I ranks plus:
• Six additional years (Twelve years total) of instructional experience in higher education post-receipt of a master’s degree
• Active leadership responsibilities in a variety of areas including but not limited to, curriculum development, program development, and program evaluation of the undergraduate education.
• Widening of the scope of impact and audience of scholarly activities as appropriate (e.g., having a state or national office, develop and publish teaching or clinical materials, publish in the practice literature, write grant applications)
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated potential to contribute positively to our diverse community and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills that will enhance community relations and support undergraduate and graduate student training
Preferred Qualifications
• Doctoral degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in speech-language pathology and communication disorders and sciences (can include clinical service delivery experience and/or higher education instruction)
• A record of collaboration with K-12 educators, higher education communities, local community stakeholders, healthcare professionals, or school districts and policymakers at local, state, and national levels.
• A record of quality mentoring, teaching, and advising of communication disorders and sciences students and/or staff members from a broad range of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience delivering in-person and online instruction
• Experience working within an accredited educational program, including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Council on Academic Accreditation Standards
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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