Pro Tem Instructor/Lecturer - Open Pool

pool will remain active until June 30, 2027. 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 three academic departments in the College of Education (COE). It is comprised of four major programs: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), 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, education specialist, and doctoral programs. Position Summary 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; transition; educational and psychological foundations; methods of teaching (early intervention, elementary and secondary); child and adolescent studies; multicultural education; special education law, experimental analysis of behavior, principles, philosophy and ethics in behavior analysis, organizational behavior management, assessment, academic/educational, intellectual, and behavioral assessment and interventions, positive behavior supports, school-based consultation, developmental psychopathology, child and family interventions, principles and practices in school psychology, school-based practicum or other school psychology, special education, or applied behavior analysis research and education-related areas. Courses may be offered in Special Education, School Psychology, or Applied Behavior Analysis programs within the department. Duties may include course preparation, teaching using face to face, online or hybrid modalities, 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 . Minimum Requirements Instructor/Undergraduate Instruction: • 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/Graduate Instruction: • Ph.D. or other doctorate in special education, school psychology, other areas of psychology, applied behavior analysis, or related professions. • Relevant subject matter expertise (special education, school psychology, psychology, applied behavior analysis, teaching). • Professional experience in one or more of the content areas listed above. Professional Competencies • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills that will support undergraduate and/or graduate student training. • Ability to contribute positively to our diverse community and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. • Ability or potential for quality teaching. Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications for instructors/lecturers (with licenses and experiences relevant for individual course assignments): • PhD or other doctorate in special education, school psychology, other areas of psychology, applied behavior analysis, or related professions. • Previous successful experience teaching the course content area(s), including university-level instruction. • School psychology licensure (current or eligible), • At least three years of school-based school psychology practice • Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification • Licensure as a Behavior Analyst in Oregon 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 our website . The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here . In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online . To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536883 je-c12f8ee8b05f4186a13047bf0a785ad7