Pro Tem Instructor (Geography) - Open Pool

UO HR Website; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Oregon's Geography Department seeks qualified candidates for Pro Tem Instructor positions. Instructors may teach lower or upper-division courses such as The Natural Environment, The Human Planet, and Society, Culture, and Place.

Positions are limited-duration appointments potentially renewable up to three years, contingent on need, funding, and performance. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Geography or related field and at least one year of post-secondary

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geography or related field.
• At least 1 year post-secondary instructional experience.
• Ph.D. in Geography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower or upper-division undergraduate courses (e.g., The Natural Environment, The Human Planet, Society, Culture, and Place).
• Pro Tem appointments may be limited duration and renewable up to three years depending on needs, funding and performance.
• Screening of applications occurs as positions become available and continues until filled.

Skills

Diversity collaboration

Inclusion advocacy

Education

Master's Geography

PhD Geography (preferred)

Tools

GIScience

Job description

Department: CAS Geography
Rank: Instructor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications must include:

• A current CV/resume.
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Department Summary

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. Our faculty and advisors work closely with students to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills to address real-world challenges. CAS staff and managers are integral to this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellence and advancing the mission of both the College and the University.

The Geography Department is an instructional department within the College of Arts and Sciences, which supports significant research activities in various types of geographic study. Research and graduate education in the Department of Geography focuses on the following subfields: (a) Geographic information science: cartography, GIS, data analysis and visualization, spatial analysis and modeling; (b) Human geography: political-ethnic, cultural, human-environment relations, and behavioral geography; (c) Physical geography: Quaternary studies, biogeography, climatology and climatic change, geomorphology; (d) Environmental studies: forest and ecosystem issues, river and watershed issues, biodiversity and global environmental change, policy and law, environmental applications of GIS; and (e) Geographic education.

Position Summary

The Department of Geography at the University of Oregon seeks to establish a pool of qualified candidates interested in Pro Tem Instructor positions. Depending on departmental needs and candidate qualifications, Pro Tem Instructors may teach lower or upper division undergraduate courses, such as The Natural Environment, The Human Planet, and Society, Culture, and Place.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Geography or related field.
• One (1) year post-secondary instructional experience.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to contribute to institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geography or related field.
• Teaching experience in Human Geography, Physical Geography, or GIScience.

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.

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Advertised: August 7, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: August 7, 2027 Pacific Daylight Time