About this job
Join the Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) at the University of Oregon and help prepare the next generation of leaders in planning, public service, and nonprofit management. We are seeking talented instructors and lecturers to teach undergraduate and graduate courses across a wide range of disciplines, including urban planning, public policy, public administration, nonprofit management, and social justice.
- Department
- DSGN School of Planning, Public Policy and Management
- Rank
- Instructor
- Annual Basis
- 9 Month
Review of Applications Begins
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed as needs arise.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, please submit the following documents:
- A Resume/CV
If you have questions, please email CBSOHR@uoregon.edu.
Department Summary
The Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) offers 3 master’s programs, including Community and Regional Planning, Nonprofit Management, and Public Administration. The Community and Regional Planning program awards a MCRP and is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board. The Public Administration program awards an MPA and is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). The department also offers an undergraduate PPPM major, pre-PPPM major, and minors in PPPM and Nonprofit Administration (NPA). The department is home to 14 tenure-track faculty, 40 non-tenure track faculty, 100 graduate students and 450 undergraduate students.
Position Summary
Lecturers will teach graduate, and instructors will teach undergraduate classes in community and regional planning, nonprofit management, public policy, or public administration. Our intent is to establish a local teaching pool for possible appointments in urban planning, natural resource policy, education policy, local government management, human resource management, management information systems, financial management, health policy, equity and social justice, and other areas of planning, public administration, public policy, and nonprofit management.
We seek candidates from diverse backgrounds who have the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Requirements
Instructor
- Master’s degree. (In exceptional circumstances, a BA/BS degree and evidence of substantial professional experience may substitute for a degree.)
Lecturer (for those teaching primarily graduate-level courses):
- Terminal degree in relevant field.
Professional Competencies
- Proficient communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- Teaching experience in the course topics to be taught is preferred.
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, 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 email us or call 541-346-5112.
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