Pro Tem Instructor/Lecturer - Open Pool

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Oregon’s Special Education and Clinical Sciences (SPECS) Department in the College of Education seeks to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill periodic instructional vacancies for temporary teaching assignments. The department anticipates hiring instructors for undergraduate or lecturers for graduate-level courses in various content areas. Courses may be offered in Special Education, School Psychology, or Applied Behavior Analysis programs within the department. Duties may include course preparation, teaching using face to face, online or hybrid modalities, preparation and evaluation of student assignments and exams, supervision of Graduate Employees who serve as teaching assistants, and scheduled office hours. Some courses meet during evenings or weekends. Positions are limited-duration appointments, potentially renewable for up to a total of three years. Appointments may range from one to three terms per year, including summer. All faculty are expected to contribute to the equity and inclusion goals of the college and to incorporate the best inclusive practices indicated in their field of expertise. Addressing issues such as inequities and racial injustice is a thread that runs through our majors and programs while focusing on critical and effective pedagogies. We are committed to enhancing the culture of the College of Education (COE) by continuing to increase the diversity of our people, programs, and curricula. The College of Education welcomes a broad spectrum of candidates, and particularly invites applications from women, ethnic and racial minorities, and other individuals who are underrepresented in the profession. Additionally, candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests.

Requirements

Master’s degree in special education, school psychology, other areas of psychology, or related professions (for Instructor/Undergraduate Instruction)
Ph.D. or other doctorate in special education, school psychology, other areas of psychology, applied behavior analysis, or related professions (for Lecturer/Graduate Instruction)
Relevant subject matter expertise (special education, school psychology, psychology, teaching, applied behavior analysis)
Professional experience in one or more of the content areas listed
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills that will support undergraduate and/or graduate student training
Ability to contribute positively to our diverse community and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability or potential for quality teaching
Some courses require a current school psychology license and three years of school-based school psychology practice according to the National Association of School Psychologists accreditation guidelines.

Nice To Haves

PhD or other doctorate in special education, school psychology, other areas of psychology, applied behavior analysis, or related professions (for Instructor/Undergraduate Instruction)
Previous successful experience teaching the course content area(s), including university-level instruction
School psychology licensure (current or eligible)
At least three years of school-based school psychology practice
Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification
Licensure as a Behavior Analyst in Oregon