Pro Tem Instructor​/Lecturer; Education Studies - Pool

Position information

Department: Education Studies

Rank: Instructor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

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

The College of Education (COE) at the University of Oregon is a community of researchers and practitioners dedicated to transformational scholarship and collaborative practice designed to enhance lives and systems with a culture of diversity, respect, and inclusion. The COE includes 3 academic departments, 14 degree programs, 14 research and outreach units, the HEDCO Institute, and the HEDCO Clinic. Our faculty, staff, and students work toward equity and innovative methods that benefit millions of learners.

Diversity and inclusion are core values. The COE aims to prepare graduates for purposeful, reflective, creative, and meaningful careers; addressing inequity and racial injustice is a focus across majors and programs. We are committed to an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty.

The Department of Education Studies (EDST) offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs to a diverse student body, including pathways to teacher licensure and graduate study. The faculty is diverse in research interests and specializes in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The University of Oregon’s Education Studies Department (EDST) seeks to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill periodic vacancies for temporary teaching appointments. Instructors teach primarily undergraduate courses; lecturers teach primarily graduate courses. Appointments are limited duration and potentially renewable for up to three years, ranging from one to three terms per year, including summer. Some courses meet during evenings or weekends or are delivered at distant sites via video conferencing.

Some courses are offered online; instructors should be available for student contact via email, Zoom office hours, or phone in lieu of in-person office hours. Travel within Oregon and to west coast states may be required for some courses.

Undergraduate:

• History of Public Education
• Foundations of Education
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Childhood and Adolescent Studies
• Education Technology
• Literacy
• Art Education

Graduate:

• Methods in Elementary or Secondary Math
• Methods in Elementary or Secondary Science
• Methods in Secondary World Languages
• Methods in Secondary Language Arts
• Methods in Secondary Social Studies
• Childhood and Adolescent Studies
• Classroom Communities (Motivation and Management)
• Education Technology
• Literacy
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

All faculty are expected to contribute to the equity and inclusion goals of the college and to incorporate inclusive practices in their work. The COE is committed to diversity and inclusion across its programs and curricula. For more about the COE mission and values, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Minimum qualifications (Instructors and Lecturers): Relevant subject matter expertise and experience by course content (e.g., childhood and adolescent studies, educational technology, literacy and reading instruction, art education, etc.).

Minimum degree requirement for Instructors: MA or MS or equivalent graduate-level work in Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or related field.

Minimum degree requirement for Lecturers: Doctoral or terminal degree in a relevant field or equivalent subject area. In certain circumstances, a master’s degree with substantial related experience may substitute for a doctorate.

• Commitment to and knowledge of diversity and inclusion issues.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to support graduate student training.
• Demonstrated potential for quality teaching and ability to work with diverse…