Pro Tem Instructor (Romance Languages) - Open Pool

Department of Romance Languages, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon

About the Department

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. The Department of Romance Languages, located in the School of Global Studies and Languages, is a diverse, multicultural, and plurilingual academic unit that researches and instructs in French, Italian, and Spanish languages and literatures. It is the largest language department at the University of Oregon and frequently intersects with other departments and programs on campus. The department sponsors and supports numerous activities such as lectures, film festivals, study abroad programs, international conferences, and community events.

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 classes. Potential courses may include:

• First- and second-year language courses
• Third-year language and culture courses
• Introductory literature, culture, or linguistics courses or advanced undergraduate seminars (with appropriate credentials)
• Supervision of multi-section language courses

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in French, Italian, or Spanish
• Contribute to curriculum development, proficiency assessment, and/or service learning
• Support institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
• Work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds

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

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.