Visiting Instructor in Social Science
About The Position
CHC Visiting Instructors teach seven undergraduate courses per year. They design and teach both disciplinary and interdisciplinary liberal arts courses that spark intellectual curiosity across fields of inquiry and support undergraduate advising. Area of specialization within the social sciences is open but should add new areas to our curriculum and not duplicate our current course offerings. To learn more about CHC core faculty and course offerings, please visit https://honors.uoregon.edu/chc-core-faculty. The CHC welcomes applicants for the position of visiting instructor from all disciplines within the social sciences, especially candidates with interdisciplinary teaching experience, who can teach a broad range of courses that extend across traditional disciplines. We strongly encourage applicants who have worked with students from a variety of majors and backgrounds. Visiting faculty positions are intended for those who hold a similar or relevant appointment at another institution or who have recently obtained a terminal degree and are seeking further professional experience prior to seeking a professorship.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or other terminal degree in social science discipline
- Evidence of teaching excellence
- Inclusive, engaged, research-informed, and professional teaching at the college level
- Ability to teach classes that are made up of a wide range of majors
- Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in a multi-disciplinary work environment
- Ability to contribute to the CHC through their understanding of the barriers facing first-generation students, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of groups underrepresented in higher education (including DACA students), as evidenced by professional, life experiences and/or educational background
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching writing and communication
- Experience teaching core education or introductory courses in a liberal arts context
- Experience with undergraduate advising and research mentoring
Responsibilities
- Teach seven undergraduate courses per year
- Design and teach both disciplinary and interdisciplinary liberal arts courses
- Spark intellectual curiosity across fields of inquiry
- Support undergraduate advising
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
