Department: CAS Psychology

Rank: Instructor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload a current CV/resume and include names and contact information for three professional references.

Department Summary

Within the College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology is one of the largest departments supporting significant instructional and research activities in a wide range of fields within the discipline. The Department enrolls about 1,900 students per term, with approximately 300 undergraduate Psychology majors, and 80 doctoral students.

The Department includes approximately 35 teaching faculty, emeriti faculty, research staff, graduate students, and professional/administrative staff. For more information on the Department, visit https://psychology.uoregon.edu/.

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon seeks a pool of applicants interested in Pro Tem Instructor positions to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Positions are temporary, intermittent, or of limited duration; not to exceed one year. In limited circumstances, there may be a possibility of renewal up to three years depending on programmatic need, funding, and performance.

Instructional areas may include introductory psychology, research methods, thinking, cognition, clinical psychology, clinical practica (Oregon psychology licensure required), or development.

Successful candidates will share the Department of Psychology’s commitment to an inclusive environment and to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Psychology or closely related field.
  
  

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Cross-cultural communication skills.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• University-level teaching experience.
• Ph.D in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Experience with different teaching strategies and learning styles.
  
  

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, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. 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 contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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