Department: The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health
Rank: Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, Teaching Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Review of Applications Begins
January 16, 2026; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
1. Letter of Intent: Describe your relevant training and experience, including specific details about evidence-based interventions you have used in your own training, teaching and/or academic program development, clinical work, or supervision of others.
2. A current resume/CV.
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.
Department Summary
The Ballmer Institute at the University of Oregon is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic educator and program coordinator to support the pre-Child Behavioral Health (CBH) program in Eugene. This role combines teaching, curriculum development, and program coordination to support students on their academic journey in the field of child behavioral health.
Position Summary
The Pre-CBH Program Director/Teaching Professor will play a key role in supporting the academic and student experience within the Child Behavioral Health (CBH) program at the Ballmer Institute. This position will teach up to six courses annually, contributing to high-quality instruction and student learning outcomes. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Pre-CBH Program Director will oversee the pre-major academic experience, collaborating with academic units and community college partners to advance interdisciplinary initiatives and ensure a seamless academic pathway for students.
The Pre-CBH Program Director will also serve as the academic lead for the Ballmer Institute’s Academic Residential Community (ARC), fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment for pre-major students. This role includes active participation in student recruitment and outreach activities, such as Duck Days and other university events, to promote awareness and engagement with the CBH program.
Minimum Requirements
Assistant Teaching Professor
• Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Oregon in a relevant behavioral health profession (e.g., clinical psychology, school psychology, counseling, clinical social work).
• Demonstrated experience teaching behavioral health courses, as evidenced by prior teaching experience, teaching evaluations, or a teaching demonstration.
Associate Teaching Professor
In addition to meeting all requirements for the Assistant Teaching Professor rank, candidates must also have:
• A minimum of six years of teaching experience, post advanced degree, that aligns with the Institute's promotion policy that includes significant contributions across standard university faculty activities.
• Please note: Meeting the minimum experience requirement does not guarantee appointment at the Associate Teaching Professor rank.
Teaching Professor
In addition to meeting all requirements for the Assistant Teaching Professor rank, candidates must also have:
• A minimum of twelve years of teaching experience, post advanced degree, that aligns with the Institute's promotion policy that includes significant contributions across standard university faculty activities.
• Please note: Meeting the minimum experience requirement does not guarantee appointment at the Teaching Professor rank.
Professional Competencies
• Expertise in delivering and/or supervising evidence-based interventions for common child/adolescent behavioral health concerns (e.g., CBT, behavioral parent training, classroom management)
• Demonstrated ability to support students from historically and persistently underserved communities, including students of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and students with disabilities
• Knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines to meet behavioral health needs in educational and healthcare settings
• Commitment to addressing systemic and institutional factors contributing to disparities in child and adolescent behavioral health
• Strong interpersonal skills (live online and video) and approachability
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Strong presentation and teaching skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Formal training and experience in cognitive-behavioral and behavioral interventions for youth
• Expertise in delivering and/or supervising evidence-based interventions for common child and adolescent behavioral health concerns (e.g., CBT, behavioral parent training, classroom management).
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines to address behavioral health needs in educational and healthcare settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills (in person, online, and via video) and approachability.
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 our website.
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