Faculty-in-Residence Unthank Hall
Faculty-in-Residence Unthank Hall
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Job Description
Department: Undergraduate Education and Student Success
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Salary: See compensation details below
Review of Applications Begins
March 14 2025; open until filled.
On March 10 at 3:305:00pm there will be an Information Session in Unthank Hall FIR Apartment (to RSVP contact
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position please upload the following documents with your online application:
A resume/CV
A cover letter highlighting how your knowledge skills and experience qualify you for the requirements competencies and qualifications outlined in the job posting.
The names of at least three professional references their email addresses and telephone numbers
Department Summary
The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success and University Housing cosponsor five FacultyinResidence (FIR) positions at the University of Oregon housed in the Global Scholars Hall Justice Bean Hall Kalapuya Ilihi Hall Unthank Hall and the New Residence. FIR at the University of Oregon helps shape the intellectual life of the residence halls and expand the academic enterprise beyond the walls of the classroom. The institutions adoption of a liveon requirement in fall 2017 signaled a recognition of the academic benefits of a residential campus and the FIR program complements a network of academic partnerships with University Housing/UESS including Academic Residential Communities (ARCs) Faculty Fellows the Academic Success Hub and Undergraduate Research and Distinguished Scholarships Hub.
FIR support students social and academic transitions to a liberal arts and sciences research university through a range of formal to informal cocurricular programming and engagements. FIR become integral members of the livein Residence Life team comprising Community Directors and Resident Assistants and contribute to the actualization of the Residential Curriculumthe framework for facilitating resident and community developmentin their particular residence hall. Ultimately FIR design cocurricular plans for programs events and activities which may articulate with their disciplinary expertise and personal interests but generally appeal to all residents and offer broadbased academic support. University Housing will provide FIR with administrative support to enable them to focus their work on mentoring advising and engaging undergraduates.
Position Summary
Unthank Residence Hall Profile:
Unthank Hall houses approximately 700 residents along with a Community Director 15 Resident Assistants (RAs) and Faculty in Residence. The Community Director supervises the livein Resident Assistants and has primary responsibility for developing community and providing safety and security for the students.
Unthank Hall incorporates a learning commons on the mezzanine level comprising a community kitchen and dining area two music practice rooms study areas and spaces for Academic Residential Communities (ARCs) Residential Communities (RCs) Faculty Fellows and the FIR. The ARC/RC spaces include faculty offices multipurpose rooms and study areas. Unthank Hall is home to two Faculty Fellows the Women in Science and Math ARC sponsored by the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences; the Sustainable Communities & the Public Good ARC sponsored by the School of Planning Public Policy and Management in the College of Design; and the FirstGeneration and FirstYear Explorers Residential Communities sponsored by the Office of Academic Advising in the Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success.
Term of Appointment: The appointment is for an anticipated commitment of three years with a oneyear contract that is renewable based on performance; the appointment may be renewed for a second threeyear term following a threeyear review.
Supervision and Conditions of Appointment: The Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success will be the immediate supervisor of the Facultyin Residence and in consultation with the Assistant Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education and Student Success and Vice President of Enrollment Management/Director of University Housing will conduct an annual review of the FacultyinResidence performance in this position
Additional Information:
FacultyinResidence will agree to and follow the Livein StaffFaculty Housing Agreement and if applicable the LiveIn Staff and Faculty pet policy.
University Housing will perform annual walkthroughs with FIR to assess safety and security issues with FIR apartment and immediate surroundings.
University Housing will liaise with Transportation Services and the Department of Athletics to ensure faculty have access to parking and transportation during events.
University Housing will support FIR family members with building and meal plan access.
Note regarding Compensation:
The FacultyinResidence position is funded through a collaboration between Undergraduate Education and Student Success and University Housing and will be compensated as follows:
Yearround residence in the twobedroom Faculty Apartment; the FacultyinResidence will be responsible for any tax implications of this arrangement.
Dedicated yearround office in Learning Commons.
Priority use and scheduling of multipurpose room adjacent to office.
FIR Meal Plan comprised of 95 points per week for AY2526 during regularly scheduled residential dining hours/dates. The meal plan is provided in part to facilitate engagement with residents through formal to informal interactions;
$3000 annual programming fund;
$500 stipend for FIR incidental expenses;
Option for FIR to purchase a designated parking space within proximity to residence hall;
Possible release from a portion of teaching and/or administrative responsibilities in the Facultyin Residences home department/unit.
The terms of this release and the applicable level of funding transferred to the home department/unit will be negotiated by the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education & Student Success with the College/School Dean and Department Chair of the Facultyin Residence.
The appointment is for an anticipated commitment of three years with a oneyear contract that is renewable based on performance; the appointment may be renewed for a second threeyear term following a threeyear review.
Minimum Requirements
The FacultyinResidence (FIR) will be a member of the University of Oregon faculty within the academic classification of tenure related or career. Preference will be given to individuals who have earned recognition in both scholarship and teaching and who have had practical experience in the design and leadership of academic programs for undergraduates including firstyear and residential learning environments.
The FacultyinResidence must:
Have an ongoing faculty appointment and academic department affiliation at the University of Oregon
Have confirmation of support from their Department Chair and College/School Dean to apply for the position
Have experience and a record of success with undergraduate education and instruction
Have demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
Be willing to collaborate closely with Residence Life student and professional staff including occasional weekend and evening commitments
Have demonstrated ability to work positively and effectively with diverse constituencies including students staff and faculty from diverse groups
Not have extended periods of planned leave (e.g. Sabbaticals visiting scholar/teaching positions at other institutions during the academic year)
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to faculty who have:
Experience working with undergraduate students in a residential setting including Academic Residential Communities/Living Learning Programs; liveout Faculty Fellow positions; and livein FacultyinResidence positions
Lived or worked in a residence hall as an undergraduate or graduate student; or paraprofessional or professional staff
Experience with planning promoting implementing and assessing cocurricular or outofclass programming events and activities
Experience with academic advising and mentoring of firstyear students
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 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 or.
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