Pre-CBH Program Director - Open Rank
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Teach up to six courses annually, contributing to high-quality instruction and student learning outcomes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
