Pro Tempore ELOEL Practicum Supervisor - Open Pool

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Work type: Faculty - Pro Tempore

Location: Other-Site

Categories: Education, Foreign Languages/Linguistics

Department: Education Studies

Rank: Instructor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications must include a CV/resume, copy of most recent teaching credential, and a letter of interest.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and will continue until positions are filled. This pool will remain active until June 30, 2024.

Department Summary

The College of Education (COE) at the University of Oregon is a community of leading researchers and practitioners dedicated to transformational scholarship, integrated teaching, and collaborative practice designed to enhance individual lives and systems within a culture that values diversity and promotes respect and inclusion.

The COE is home to 3 academic departments, 14 academic degree programs, 14 research and outreach units, and the HEDCO Clinic. Our tenure-track, instructional career and research career faculty are devoted to inspiring and mentoring the approximately 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students who will be the next generation of educational and social science leaders. The COE faculty, staff, and students have a distinguished record of developing widely adopted, evidence-based assessments and interventions that serve millions of children in thousands of schools across the country and the world. Our faculty, staff, and students also have a common drive: A spirit of discovery that uses research to drive change with the goal of a more equitable, educated, and healthy tomorrow.

Diversity and inclusion are core values at the College of Education. Our goal at the College of Education is to set our graduates on career-long paths to purposeful, reflective, creative, and meaningful careers; addressing inequity and racial injustice is a thread that runs through our majors and programs while focusing on critical and effective pedagogies. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member of our college contributes to the enrichment of our college community by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions

The Department of Education Studies offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs to a diverse student body. Our licensure and degree programs prepare professionals to use the best research-based practices to teach children and adult learners. For undergraduates who are interested in becoming elementary or secondary teachers, EDST offers BA/BS and Secondary Certificate program pathways to achieve the goal of becoming a teacher. UOTeach Curriculum and Teaching is the teacher licensure master's program for initial licensure in both Elementary Multiple Subjects and Middle/High School Education. The Education Leaders for Oregon’s English Learners (ELOEL) Project is a grant-funded project that offers Oregon in-service teachers a pathway to add an ESOL endorsement to their license. The ELOEL curriculum is designed to help teachers of multilingual learners to learn and practice evidence-based skills and strategies to improve educational engagement and outcomes. The faculty in the Department of Education Studies is very diverse in terms of research interests and specializations, with award recognition for scholarship, teaching, and service. Our programs are known for a strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Position Summary

The University of Oregon’s Education Studies Department (EDST) in the College of Education seeks to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill periodic vacancies for Education Leaders for Oregon’s English Learners (ESOL) Practicum Supervisors. ESOL Practicum Supervisors provide individual coaching, feedback, and evaluation on lesson planning and instruction to participating in-service teachers during their practicum experiences.

Positions are limited-duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years. Appointment level varies, based on supervisory load. Hours vary depending on the schedules of students under supervision. There is no travel required, as supervision will take place online. Supervisor training and check-in meetings will also take place online via Zoom.

All faculty are expected to contribute to the equity and inclusion goals of the college and to incorporate the best inclusive practices indicated in their field of expertise. Addressing issues such as inequities and racial injustice is a thread that runs through our majors and programs while focusing on critical and effective pedagogies. We are committed to enhancing the culture of the College of Education (COE) by continuing to increase the diversity of our people, programs, and curricula.

The College of Education welcomes a broad spectrum of candidates and particularly invites applications from groups underrepresented in the profession. Additionally, candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the COE, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the COE's Mission, Purpose, and Vision to help determine their potential success:https://education.uoregon.edu/about-us.

These positions are fully remote.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or related field.

• Current or previous elementary or middle/high license in Oregon or another state or Canada.

• Current or previous ESOL endorsement or similar authorization from another state or Canada.

• Two years of teaching experience at the appropriate level (elementary or middle/high).

• Demonstrable experience teaching English language learners.

• Facility with Zoom and willingness to support candidates remotely.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated potential to contribute positively to our diverse community and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Excellent communication skills that will enhance community relations and support student training.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Facility with Zoom and willingness to support candidates remotely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of knowledge regarding multicultural education, the social and cultural foundations of education, and a demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse populations.

• Evidence of familiarity with hands-on, engaging pedagogy that invites a critical understanding of the world.

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, visithttp://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 atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination (http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination) .

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Advertised: January 5, 2024 Pacific Standard Time

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