Pro Tem Instructor/Professor of Practice SOJC - Eugene Open Pool

The University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) seeks applicants for Instructor and Professor of Practice positions in its open instruction pool. These are part-time, temporary, limited-duration teaching appointments, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years.

About the Role

Potential courses may include undergraduate classes in multimedia, reporting, advertising, broadcast, online journalism, public relations, photojournalism, design, media studies context courses, and other related subjects in the SOJC portfolio. Successful candidates will have professional experience related to a field in the School of Journalism and Communication, demonstrated ability of quality teaching, and a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate classes in multimedia, reporting, advertising, broadcast, online journalism, public relations, photojournalism, design, media studies context courses, and other related subjects in the SOJC portfolio.
• Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Develop and deliver training programs.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with professional stakeholders in the field.
• Create and deliver training programs.

Requirements

• Instructor: Master's degree (or significant professional experience may substitute for an advanced degree).
• Professor of Practice: Have a substantial basis of experience equal to a tenured professor (normally a minimum of 12 years), a national/international reputation for excellence, a profile of accumulated professional accomplishments, and a rich and extensive background in the field.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and instruction.
• A record of excellence in establishing and maintaining partnerships with professional stakeholders in the field.
• Substantial professional experience in the subject to be taught.
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting, creating and delivering training programs, or other related experience in instruction.

Benefits

The University of Oregon offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is part-time and temporary, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years.

Screening Process

The screening of applications will take place as positions become available and will continue until positions are filled. Some courses may have the option to be remote/hybrid depending on programmatic needs and field of study.

Contact Information

If hired at the rank of pro tem professor of practice, you will also serve as a liaison between your professional field and the University of Oregon.

Equal Opportunity

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.