Pro Tem Practicum Supervisor - Pool

Overview

Job no: 536001 •
Work type: Faculty - Pro Tempore •
Location: Eugene, OR •
Categories: Child Development, Education

Department: Special Education and Clinical Sciences • Rank: Assistant Clinical Professor • Annual Basis: 9 Month

The University of Oregon's Special Education and Clinical Sciences (SPECS) Department in the College of Education is seeking qualified applicants for its open pro-tem practicum supervisor pool. The department is accepting applications for supervisors in Early Intervention and SPED K12. Supervisors will provide individual coaching and feedback to students enrolled in Special Education programs during practicum and student teaching experiences. Appointment level varies, based on supervisory load.

Hours vary depending on the schedules of graduate students under supervision; travel to field placement sites around the state of Oregon is required. 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. 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.

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Travel: Must be able to travel to locations that may not be serviced by public transportation; position requires arrangement of own transportation.

• Provide individual coaching and feedback to students enrolled in Special Education programs during practicum and student teaching experiences.
• Manage supervisory load with flexible appointment levels; coordinate travel to field placement sites around Oregon.
• Contribute to the college's equity and inclusion goals by applying inclusive practices in teaching and mentoring.
• Collaborate with department faculty and field supervisors to support program objectives and student success.

• Master’s degree in special education/early childhood special education (or closely related discipline) and currently hold, or have held, a teaching license in the appropriate subject area in Oregon or in another state, or Oregon Department of Education Early Childhood Authorization.
• Three years of teaching experience at the appropriate level and/or content area.
• Skills and professionalism in written and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently, follow instructions, attend to details, and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to work successfully with diverse populations.
• Ability to work with diverse students and adhere to University of Oregon policy to support and value diversity.

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.…