Pro Tem Instructor of Comic Studies

Pro Tem Instructor of Comic Studies

Department: English Department

Rank: Instructor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

September 30, 2026 (updated); position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications should include:

1. A current resume that outlines your educational and work
experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet
the qualifications of this position.

2. Names and contact information for three 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 English Department at the University of Oregon is passionate
about telling stories; making strong, ethical arguments; and
debating the big ideas raised in literary arts and popular culture.
Our small classes are taught by experts with a passion for
understanding how language and representation shape history,
identity, and experience. Students in English classes study and
discuss texts of all kinds, including poems, plays, TV shows,
movies, video games, song lyrics, essays, and novels. We teach
argumentative writing, critical thinking, and ethical dialogue. Our
major, minors, and graduate programs include distinctive offerings
in environmental humanities, comics studies, medical humanities,
disability studies, digital humanities, rhetoric and writing, and
the study of race, ethnicity, and indigeneity.

Position Summary

The Pro Tem Instructor of Comic Studies teaches courses focused on
the analysis, history, theory, and creation of comics and graphic
narratives. This role engages students with comics as a significant
artistic, literary, and cultural form, examining visual
storytelling, sequential art, graphic design, and narrative
structure across global traditions. The instructor develops and
delivers inclusive, interdisciplinary curricula that may
incorporate literary studies, cultural studies, media studies, art,
and popular culture. Responsibilities include course planning,
instruction, assessment, student advising, as well as contributing
to departmental and institutional initiatives in support of student
learning.

Updated: this limited duration position is expected to teach during
winter term 2027, which carries a contract effective date of
12/16/26.

Minimum Requirements

• M.A. in English including advanced, interdisciplinary study in

related fields.

• Experience teaching one or more college level courses entirely

devoted to the comics medium which demonstrate both historical
rigor and formal engagement.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to foster inclusive, collaborative relationships with

faculty, staff, and students from diverse cultural and academic
backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training and experience in college-level academic, expository,

and/or argumentative reading and writing to first-year
students.

• A Ph.D. in English, Creative Writing, Comparative Literature, or

related field

• A publication record in peer-reviewed academic journals on the

topic of comic studies.

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 our
website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution
committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act. 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
email us or call
541-346-5112.

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To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536713

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