Career Instructor, Human Physiology

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Work type:Faculty - Career
Location:Eugene, OR
Categories:Instruction, Human Physiology

Department: CAS Human Physiology
Rank: Instructor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

April 19th, 2024 (updated); position open until filled.

Applicants should apply online to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27097 and submit the following materials:

1) Cover letter (no more than 1 page)
2) Curriculum vitae
3) A statement of teaching (no more than 2 pages) describing how you will contribute to teaching excellence (https://teaching.uoregon.edu/resources/teaching-excellence) and innovation at UO, including your experience with and plans for inclusive and research-informed teaching and mentoring.
4) A statement focusing on your knowledge, experience, and future plans related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than 1 page). Please describe your experience with successful mentoring, teaching, or outreach aimed at reducing barriers for under-represented groups, and specific plans for how you will contribute to our department’s goal to create a diverse and inclusive community. These specific plans may include engagement with current campus programs, new on-campus activities, or through national or off-campus organizations.
5) Names and contact information for three professional references, two of which need to be teaching references, to be contacted for letters of recommendation.

Questions about the application process can be directed to [email protected].

The Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon is seeking an innovative instructor to join a growing nationally-recognized program that provides flexible curriculum and an engaging learning environment for over 1,000 undergraduate majors who aspire to be professionals in health science fields such as medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, education, and research.

Located 110 miles south of Portland, the University of Oregon has an enrollment of 24,000. The Eugene metro area population (250,000) is in a region noted for its high quality of life and progressive cultural environment. We are approximately a one-hour drive from the Pacific Coast and the Cascade Mountains. The University is an AAU research institution.

The Career Instructor will engage in departmental and university service, work effectively with faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, participate in student advising, and to be a leader in evidence-based pedagogy for the Department of Human Physiology. Specific teaching needs include undergraduate instruction in upper-level courses in Human Anatomy, Physiology, Motor Control, Biomechanics. The Career Instructor will also teach lower-level courses in Research Methods, Medical Terminology, as well as instruction and development of physiology-based courses for General Science credits (https://cas.uoregon.edu/physiology/courses).

While this is not a tenure track position, it is expected to be an ongoing position at the rank of instructor or senior instructor I, depending on experience.

Instructor rank:
• Master's Degree in Human Physiology or a related field.
• Two years experience teaching at the college level

Senior Instructor rank:
• Master's Degree in Human Physiology or a related field.
• Eight years experience teaching at the college level,

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning strategies at the university level.
• Remain active with developments in teaching pedagogy.

• PhD in Human Physiology, or a related field.
• Background in systems physiology including nerve, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic and/or exercise physiology.
• Senior Instructor Level – Significant experience engaging in professional development around the scholarship of teaching and learning

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 http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. 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 contact us at [email protected] or 541-346-5112.

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