Pro Tem Instructor (Honors College) - Open Pool
About The Position
The Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon invites applications for Pro Tem Instructor positions teaching undergraduate courses in arts and letters, social sciences, and natural sciences. Potential courses may include 200-level and/or 400-level offerings. The department provides an undergraduate liberal arts experience within the larger university. This is a part-time, temporary, limited-duration teaching appointment lasting no more than one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as positions become available until the positions are filled. Successful candidates will bring professional experience, demonstrated teaching ability, and a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. All employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree in a relevant field by the start of the position; in rare circumstances, a bachelor's degree combined with a rich and extensive relevant professional background may be substituted.
- Evidence of superior teaching ability.
- Professional experience.
- Ability to contribute to the Clark Honors College through understanding barriers facing members of groups underrepresented in higher education, including DACA students, as evidenced by professional experience and/or educational background.
Nice To Haves
- Experience creating and teaching interdisciplinary courses that appeal to a diverse range of students.
- Experience teaching core education or introductory courses.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in arts and letters, social sciences, and/or natural sciences.
- Contribute new course topics to the Clark Honors College curriculum.
- Deliver professional, inclusive, engaged, and research-informed college-level teaching.
- Engage students pursuing majors across disciplines.
- Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may receive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
