Pro Tem Instructor (Linguistics) - Open Pool

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Pro Tem Instructor (Linguistics) - Open Pool Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply& lJobID=536936& lJobSourceTypeID=831& sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 536936 Work type: Faculty - Pro Tempore Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Foreign Languages/Linguistics, Instruction Department: CAS Linguistics Rank: Instructor Annual Basis: 9 Month Review of Applications Begins Applications will be reviewed as needs arise Special Instructions to Applicants Complete application must include: - A current CV/resume. - Names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted. Department Summary The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon, serving nearly two-thirds of all students. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50+ departments and programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Our faculty and advisors work closely with students to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills to address real-world challenges. CAS staff and managers are integral to this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellence and advancing the mission of both the College and the University. The Department of Linguistics, an academic unit of the College of Arts and Sciences, provides undergraduate and graduate degrees. Our fundamental interest is in the nature of language, how language is used, and how this use impacts language learning, processing, and structure over historical and developmental time. Given this interest, we are also invested in the practical and interdisciplinary aspects of language and its use; that is, in its normal and disordered acquisition, teaching, maintenance, revitalization, loss, and also in its social impact and interrelation with social structures and institutions. Position Summary The Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon seeks to establish a pool of qualified candidates interested in Pro Tem Instructor positions. Depending on departmental needs and candidate qualifications, Pro Tem Instructors may teach lower or upper division undergraduate Linguistics courses covering a range of topics. Positions are limited duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years, based on programmatic need, funding, and performance. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled. Minimum Requirements - Master's degree in Linguistics or a related field. Professional Competencies - Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. - Ability to contribute to institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D in Linguistics or a related field. - Instructional experience with functional and cognitive linguistics, as well as second language acquisition and foreign language teaching methods. 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, visitour website (https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits) . The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University en...