Pro Tem Instructor/Lecturer - Open Pool

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 three academic departments in the College of Education (COE). It is comprised of four major programs: Applied Behavior and 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 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; 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.

Minimum 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.

Professional Competencies

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications for instructors:

• Ph.D. or other doctorate in special education, school psychology, other areas of psychology, or related professions.

Preferred qualifications for instructors/lecturers:

• 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).