Department: CAS Human Physiology
Rank: Instructor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

December 1, 2024; open until filled (Updated)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should apply online to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28607 and submit the following materials:
1) Cover letter (no more than 1 page)
2) Curriculum vitae
3) A statement of teaching describing how you will contribute to teaching excellence and innovation at UO (no more than 3 pages). Please provide details of your content area knowledge, ability to work effectively with a team, experience with teaching, knowledge of the scholarship of teaching and learning, and your plans for inclusive and research-informed teaching and mentoring.
4) In line with the department and university commitment to DEI, applicants will include a statement focusing on their knowledge, experience, and plans related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates should describe their experience with successful mentoring, teaching, or outreach aimed at reducing barriers for underrepresented groups, and specific plans for how they could contribute to our department’s goal to create a diverse and inclusive community through current campus programs or new activities, or through national or off-campus organizations. Please include examples of you supporting or leading activities promoting interest and retention in the sciences by individuals from underrepresented groups and/or your future plans to do so. The rubric for evaluation of DEI statements can be found here. Example DEI statements can be found here and here.
5) Names and contact information for three professional references, two of which need to be teaching references, to be contacted for letters of recommendation.

Questions about the application process can be directed to Ash Stewart (ashms@uoregon.edu).

Department Summary

The Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon is seeking an innovative instructor to join a growing nationally-recognized program that provides flexible curriculum and an engaging learning environment for over 1,000 undergraduate majors who aspire to be professionals in health science fields such as medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, education, and research.

Located 110 miles south of Portland, the University of Oregon has an enrollment of 24,000. The Eugene metro area population (250,000) is in a region noted for its high quality of life and progressive cultural environment. We are approximately a one-hour drive from the Pacific Coast and the Cascade Mountains. The University is an AAU research institution.

Position Summary

The Career Instructor will engage in departmental and university service, work effectively with faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, participate in student advising, and to be a leader in evidence-based pedagogy for the Department of Human Physiology. Specific teaching needs include undergraduate instruction in upper-level courses in Human Anatomy, Physiology, Motor Control, Biomechanics. The Career Instructor will also teach lower-level courses in Research Methods, Medical Terminology, as well as instruction and development of physiology-based courses for General Science credits (https://cas.uoregon.edu/physiology/courses).

While this is not a tenure track position, it is expected to be an ongoing position at the rank of instructor or senior instructor I, depending on experience.

Minimum Requirements

Instructor rank:
• Master's Degree in Human Physiology or a related field.
• Two years experience teaching at the college level

Senior Instructor rank:
• Master's Degree in Human Physiology or a related field.
• Eight years experience teaching at the college level,

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning strategies at the university level.
• Remain active with developments in teaching pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Human Physiology, or a related field.
• Background in systems physiology including nerve, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic and/or exercise physiology.
• Senior Instructor Level – Significant experience engaging in professional development around the scholarship of teaching and learning

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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