The University of Portland located in Portland, Oregon, USA invites applications for a faculty position as a One-Year Visiting Instructor in the School of Education to begin August 15, 2026. Areas of instruction may include the following:
Initial and Advanced Educator Licensing
- Foundational literacy emphasizing the science of reading for preservice elementary teachers
- Second language development and general education support for multi-lingual learners
- Reading endorsement courses for practicing teachers preparing for reading interventionist roles
- Cognition and human development (pre-adolescent and adolescent) for preservice teachers
The University of Portland is a primarily undergraduate institution comprising four professional schools and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), which houses our strong liberal arts Core Curriculum, required of all students. The University Core provides students in all disciplines a unifying set of experiences and promotes engagement with the Six Core Habits of Heart and Mind, which include “Global and Historical Consciousness” and “Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and the Common Good.”
The School of Education prepares teachers and school leaders to educate the whole person in the tradition of the Holy Cross. The School prepares individuals at all stages of their careers to become exceptional professional educators who teach and lead. As the premier program in the Portland metropolitan area, the School partners with over 100 schools and 18 school systems, offering an undergraduate degree and several graduate programs for baccalaureate- and master’s-prepared educators. All programs within the School of Education are designed to include a sequence of courses and field work that focus on student learning and development, pedagogical knowledge, an understanding of cultural and special needs diversity, the use of technological skills, an integration of foundational theory with practice, and a strong emphasis on reflection and inquiry.
