University of Oregon, Department of Psychology
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to teach in ways that value the varied learning needs and interests of a culturally diverse student population and that reflect a commitment to encouraging the success of all students.
The ability to obtain, or work towards, Licensure in the State of Oregon is preferred.
With the hiring of three new tenure-track professors who cut across traditional areas in our department (e.g., clinical, developmental, and social), the Psychology Department recently established an emphasis area in diversity science. These faculty will join a department that already has a demonstrated history through its scholarship, teaching, and governance of addressing and advancing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2012 the Department of Psychology created the Committee for an Inclusive Community (CIC), which is composed of graduate students, faculty, and staff invested in the shared interest of a diverse and inclusive environment within the department. Some of the CIC’s yearly goals include an open dialogue amongst students on the topic of inclusivity, collecting and reporting on data relevant to current perceptions of the department’s success in achieving an inclusive environment, and fostering opportunities around growth and development of more inclusive practices in academia.
Applicants may also be interested by the department’s involvement with the recently launched Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health. Located on the UO's new Portland campus, this Ballmer Institute is focused on improving the behavioral health and wellness of children and adolescents in Oregon and beyond.
Our faculty believes innovation occurs where traditional areas meet. We pride ourselves on fluid area boundaries and cross-area collaborations. A large share of the collective research activity occurs in projects that involve multiple faculty within the department. In addition, our faculty engage in productive research collaborations with faculty in other UO departments as well, including Anthropology, Architecture, Biology, Economics, Education, Human Physiology, Philosophy, and Physics.
The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. The University of Oregon is guided by a diversity framework that involves a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. In recent years, the university has increased the diversity of its student body and raised average GPAs and test scores for incoming students. The UO’s 295-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities in an arboretum-like setting within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant climate, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland.
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 uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Accomplishments and Future Plans
- Statement of Teaching Experience and Approach
- Statement of Contributions to Foster and Environment of Equity and Inclusion for faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds
- Three Representative Publications
- Three references (actual letters are required for some applicants, while others just need the contact info
)
Further Info:
1227 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1227