Pro Tem Instructor/Lecturer - Open Pool

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

23h

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 the following content areas: instruction and assessment; behavior management; transition; educational and psychological foundations; methods of teaching (elementary and secondary); child and adolescent studies; multicultural education; special education law, behavior assessment, educational assessment, intellectual assessment, academic and behavioral interventions, school-based consultation, developmental psychopathology, child and family interventions, principles and practices in school psychology, school-based practicum or other school psychology, research and education-related areas. Courses may be offered in Special Education or School Psychology programs within the department. Duties may include course preparation, classroom teaching, 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. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the COE, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the COE Mission, Purpose, and Vision to help determine their potential success: https://education.uoregon.edu/about-us.

Requirements

Instructor Master’s degree in special education, school psychology, other areas of psychology, or related professions.
Relevant subject matter expertise (special education, school psychology, psychology, teaching).
Professional experience in one or more of the content areas listed above.
Note: 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.
Lecturer Ph.D. or other doctorate in special education, school psychology, other areas of psychology, or related professions.
Relevant subject matter expertise (special education, school psychology, psychology, teaching).
Professional experience in one or more of the content areas listed above.
In certain circumstances, a master's degree in a relevant field with substantial related experience may substitute for a doctorate.
Note: 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.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills that will enhance community relations and support graduate student training.
Demonstrated potential to contribute positively to our diverse community and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability or potential for quality teaching.

Nice To Haves

Preferred qualifications for instructors: Ph.D. or other doctorate in special education, school psychology, other areas of psychology, or related professions.
Previous successful experience with the course(s) and relevant experience in university-level instruction.
License or license eligible as a school psychologist (note that some, but not all, courses require this qualification).
Minimum of three years of experience as a school psychologist (note that some, but not all, courses require this qualification).