Pro Tem Instructor/Lecturer (Education Studies) - Open Pool

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

About The Position

The University of Oregon’s Department of Education Studies (EDST) in the College of Education is creating a pool of qualified candidates for periodic temporary teaching appointments. Instructors teach primarily undergraduate courses, while lecturers teach primarily graduate courses. Appointments are limited in duration and may be renewable for up to three years total. They may involve one to three terms per year, including summer. Course subjects may include undergraduate topics such as history and foundations of public education, curriculum and instruction, childhood and adolescent studies, education technology, literacy, and art education. Graduate subjects may include elementary or secondary methods in mathematics, science, world languages, language arts, and social studies; childhood and adolescent studies; classroom communities; education technology; literacy; and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Courses may meet evenings or weekends, take place at distant sites using video conferencing, or be offered entirely online. For online courses, instructors should be available to students by email, Zoom office hours, or phone in place of in-person office hours. Travel within Oregon and to West Coast states may be required for some courses. Faculty are expected to contribute to the College of Education’s equity and inclusion goals and incorporate inclusive practices appropriate to their field. The department encourages applicants with experience working with diverse faculty, staff, and students, and with interests that support its mission of inclusion. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The candidate pool remains active until June 30, 2027, with applications accepted continuously and reviewed as teaching needs arise.

Requirements

Relevant subject-matter expertise and experience appropriate to course content.
For Instructor appointments, an MA or MS, or equivalent graduate-level work, in Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or another research- or education-related area.
For Lecturer appointments, a doctoral or terminal degree in a relevant field or subject area; in certain circumstances, a master’s degree in a relevant field with substantial related experience may substitute for a doctorate.
Commitment to and knowledge of diversity issues and trends.
Commitment to and knowledge of gender and sexuality diversity issues and trends.
Demonstrated ability or potential to contribute positively to a diverse community and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent communication skills to enhance community relations and support graduate student training.
Demonstrated ability or potential for quality teaching.

Nice To Haves

K–12 teaching experience in an elementary or secondary subject area, or equivalent professional instructional experience.
Public K–12 license (inactive licenses are acceptable) or public K–12 instructional professional experience in an appropriate subject area.
Previous successful experience teaching the relevant course(s) and relevant experience in university-level instruction.
Experience with pre-service teacher education, such as serving as a cooperating teacher or university supervisor, or providing professional development.
Experience with public education issues related to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic inequities, English language learners, gender, and sexual orientation.
Evidence of curriculum and pedagogy that address classroom diversity.
For undergraduate course subjects: successful college-level teaching experience; familiarity with teacher education curriculum and regulations; and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or another research- or education-related area.
For graduate course subjects: successful professional development experience with K–12 teachers and extensive knowledge of teacher education curriculum and standards related to an instructional subject area.

Responsibilities

Teach primarily undergraduate-level courses as an Instructor or primarily graduate-level courses as a Lecturer.
Teach courses in relevant Education Studies subject areas, as assigned.
Incorporate inclusive practices and contribute to the College of Education’s equity and inclusion goals.
For exclusively online courses, be available for student contact by email, Zoom office hours, or phone instead of in-person office hours.
Travel within Oregon and to West Coast states when required for some courses.