Pro Tem Clinical Assistant Professor/Supervisor

Pro Tem Clinical Assistant Professor/Supervisor & Instructor/Lecturer - Open Pool

Department: Special Education and Clinical Sciences

Rank: Instructor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed as needs arise.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Complete applications must include a CV/resume. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and will continue until positions are filled. This pool will remain active until June 30, 2026.

Department Summary: The College of Education (COE) at the University of Oregon is a community of leading researchers and practitioners dedicated to transformational scholarship, integrated teaching, and collaborative practice designed to enhance individual lives and systems within a culture that values diversity and promotes respect and inclusion. The COE is home to 3 academic departments, 14 academic degree programs, 14 research and outreach units, and the HEDCO Clinic. Our tenure-track, instructional career, and research career faculty are devoted to inspiring and mentoring the approximately 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students who will be the next generation of educational and social science leaders. The COE faculty, staff, and students have a distinguished record of developing widely adopted, evidence-based assessments and interventions that serve millions of children in thousands of schools across the country and the world. Our faculty, staff, and students also have a common drive: A spirit of discovery that uses research to drive change with the goal of a more equitable, educated, and healthy tomorrow. Diversity and inclusion are core values at the College of Education. Our goal at the College of Education is to set our graduates on career-long paths to purposeful, reflective, creative, and meaningful careers; addressing inequity and racial injustice is a thread that runs through our majors and programs while focusing on critical and effective pedagogies. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member of our college contributes to the enrichment of our college community by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions. The Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences is one of four academic departments in the College of Education (COE). It is comprised of three major programs: Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS), School Psychology (SPSY), and Special Education (SPED). The Department offers degrees from undergraduate to master's and doctoral, as well as licensure and endorsement programs. The Special Education and Clinical Sciences Department is involved in collaborative efforts among all COE departments and institutes to support research across the College, outreach activities, and core requirements for the master's and doctoral programs.

Position Summary: The University of Oregon's Communication Disorders and Sciences program in the College of Education seeks to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill periodic instructional and supervision vacancies. Positions are limited duration appointments, potentially renewable for up to a total of three years. Clinical supervisors will provide clinical instruction and/or supervision in clinical or professionally-related community education/service settings to students in the Communication Disorders and Sciences program. Clinical Assistant Professors/supervisors focus their training and instruction on the practical application of skills necessary to engage in a given profession. They are expected to demonstrate and share the expertise of their practice and to contribute to coordination roles within these settings or for the program. Instructors teach primarily undergraduate level courses, and lecturers teach primarily graduate level courses in the Communication Disorders and Sciences program. Instructional duties include course preparation, teaching, preparation and evaluation of student assignments and exams, and maintenance of office hours. Topic areas for instruction and supervision may include hearing/hearing screening, augmentative and alternative communication, brain injury and cognitive rehabilitation, acquired adult language and motor speech disorders, speech fluency, communication delays and disorders, and interventions for speech sound production, using oral and written language, preliteracy skills, reading comprehension, and social interaction, and other related areas. 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 invite 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.

Minimum Requirements: Instructor: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology or a terminal degree in a related field. Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Hold or able to obtain Oregon licensure in Speech-Language Pathology. Teaching and/or professional experience in one or more of the topic areas listed above. Lecturers: PhD in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Hold or able to obtain Oregon Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology. Teaching and/or professional experience in one or more of the topic areas listed above. Clinical Assistant Professors/Supervisors: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology or a terminal degree in a related field. Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Hold or able to obtain Oregon licensure in Speech-Language Pathology. Current CPR certification. 2 hours of continuing education in clinical supervision. 9 months post Certification. Demonstrated expertise, effective mentoring, teaching, and/or supervision in clinical/ K-12 educational settings (e.g., having a leadership position in K-12, mentoring graduate students or recent graduates, teaching seminars/ workshops; running support groups). Demonstrated evidence of academic or clinical program leadership and/or coordination (e.g. led a school/hospital committee, coordinated development of new policy and process for IEP development). Professional Competencies: Demonstrated potential to contribute positively to our diverse community and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills that will enhance community relations and support graduate student training. Additional professional competencies for Clinical Assistant Professors/Supervisors: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Competency communicating with other clinicians and clients who are diverse in background. Competency working with clients who are diverse in background. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications for Instructors: Experience in classroom teaching. Three years' clinical experience post-Master's degree. Preferred qualifications for Lecturers: Previous successful experience with the course(s) and relevant experience in university-level instruction. Preferred qualifications for Clinical Assistant Professors/Supervisors: Experience in clinical education or CF supervision. Three years' clinical experience post-Master's degree. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 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. The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.