Pro Tem Instructor (Linguistics) - Open Pool

UO HR Website; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Oregon's Department of Linguistics seeks qualified candidates for Pro Tem Instructor positions. Depending on needs, instructors may teach a range of undergraduate Linguistics courses. Appointments are limited in duration and may be renewed for up to three years based on need, funding, and performance.

Minimum requirement is a Master’s degree in Linguistics or a related field, with Ph.D. preferred. Applications reviewed as positions become available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Linguistics or a related field.
• Familiarity with functional and cognitive linguistics, second language acquisition and language teaching methods is desirable.
• Commitment to working with diverse student and faculty communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower or upper division Linguistics courses on a range of topics as assigned.
• Positions are limited duration appointments, potentially renewable for up to three years.
• Screening of applications will occur as positions become available and continue until filled.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Inclusive collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Linguistics or related field

Ph.D in Linguistics or related field

Job description

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

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete application 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 Department of Linguistics, an academic unit of the College of Arts and Sciences, provides undergraduate and graduate degrees. Our fundamental interest is in the nature of language, how language is used, and how this use impacts language learning, processing, and structure over historical and developmental time. Given this interest, we are also invested in the practical and interdisciplinary aspects of language and its use; that is, in its normal and disordered acquisition, teaching, maintenance, revitalization, loss, and also in its social impact and interrelation with social structures and institutions.

Position Summary

The Department of Linguistics 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 Linguistics courses covering a range of topics.
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 Linguistics or a related field.

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 Linguistics or a related field.
• Instructional experience with functional and cognitive linguistics, as well as second language acquisition and foreign language teaching methods.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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Advertised: August 14, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: August 14, 2027 Pacific Daylight Time