Pro Tem Instructor (Global Studies) - Open Pool
About The Position
The Department of Global Studies, University of Oregon invites applicants for its open Pro Tem instructor and Pro Tem faculty pool, which we establish to have applications on file when openings become available. The Department of Global Studies invites applications for its open pro tem instructional pool. Teaching will be primarily at the undergraduate level but may involve assignments at the graduate level. The full-time course load is nine courses per year, three per term. Positions are for one year or less, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years based on need and performance. Please note the limitations on concurrent faculty employment and student status in the same department: https://gradschool.uoregon.edu/policies-procedures/enrollment-residency/concurrent-faculty. Instructional needs would most likely be in lower-division courses, including large lecture courses. The department often hires an instructor(s) to teach Introduction to International Issues, GLBL 101, (survey of major political, economic, and cultural themes in international studies through in-class debates on key contemporary issues). The Department of Global Studies may have occasional additional needs in courses related to globalization, development, environment, cross-cultural communication, intercultural competence, health, and human rights. Advising students during office hours and participating in assessment as part of teaching duties are expectations of the appointments. Pro Tem faculty are not required but are welcome to participate in departmental service.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in International or Global Studies or a closely related field.
- College-level teaching experience.
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in social sciences or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Teaching primarily at the undergraduate level but may involve assignments at the graduate level.
- Full-time course load is nine courses per year, three per term.
- Teaching lower-division courses, including large lecture courses.
- Teaching Introduction to International Issues, GLBL 101.
- Teaching courses related to globalization, development, environment, cross-cultural communication, intercultural competence, health, and human rights.
- Advising students during office hours.
- Participating in assessment as part of teaching duties.
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 https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits
