Pro Tem Instructor (Romance Languages) - Open Pool
Department of Romance Languages, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon
About the Role
The Department of Romance Languages seeks to build a pool of qualified applicants for instructional positions in French, Italian, and Spanish. Positions may include teaching lower and upper-division language and culture classes, as well as upper-division literature, culture, and linguistics courses. Potential courses may include:
- First- and second-year language courses
- Third-year language and culture courses
- Introductory literature, culture, or linguistics courses (with appropriate credentials)
- Advanced undergraduate seminars (with appropriate credentials)
Positions may also include supervision of multi-section language courses. These are limited-duration appointments, potentially renewable for up to three years based on programmatic need, funding, and performance. Screening of applications will occur as positions become available.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses in French, Italian, or Spanish at the lower and upper-division levels
- Contribute to curriculum development, proficiency assessment, and/or heritage language teaching
- Supervise multi-section language courses, if applicable
- Support institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
Requirements
- Master’s degree in the relevant Romance language or a related field
- Professional-level proficiency (ACTFL Superior or equivalent) in both English and the target language
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful college-level teaching experience
- Experience in curriculum development, proficiency assessment, heritage language teaching, and/or service learning
- PhD for those teaching upper-division literature, culture, and linguistics courses (course numbers 315 and above)
Benefits
The University of Oregon offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.