Current Openings
 

Pre-CBH Program Director

The Ballmer Institute at the University of Oregon is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic educator and program coordinator to support the Pre-Child Behavioral Health (CBH) program in Eugene. This role combines teaching, curriculum development, and program coordination to support students on their academic journey in the field of child behavioral health. The Pre-CBH Program Director/Teaching Professor will play a key role in supporting the academic and student experience within the Child Behavioral Health (CBH) program at the Ballmer Institute. This position will teach up to six courses annually, contributing to high-quality instruction and student learning outcomes. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Pre-CBH Program Director will oversee the pre-major academic experience, collaborating with academic units and community college partners to advance interdisciplinary initiatives and ensure a seamless academic pathway for students. The Pre-CBH Program Director will also serve as the academic lead for the Ballmer Institute’s Academic Residential Community (ARC), fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment for pre-major students. This role includes active participation in student recruitment and outreach activities, such as Duck Days and other university events, to promote awareness and engagement with the CBH program.

Application review begins on January 16, 2026.

Director of Clinical Training (DCT)

The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon is seeking a full-time career clinical faculty member to serve as Director of Clinical Training (DCT) in our innovative undergraduate program dedicated to training bachelor’s level providers in evidence-based mental health assessment and intervention for children and adolescents. We are seeking applicants with advanced training in Health Service Psychology (PhD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology) or a master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related fields who have substantial experience with evidence-based youth mental health interventions (e.g. CBT for internalizing problems, behavioral parent training for disruptive behavior, classroom-based behavior management). In this pivotal role, you’ll help to refine the student training model, develop and oversee practicum placements, train and supervise students, and build strong partnerships with schools and healthcare, mental health, and community agencies. This is a 9-month career faculty position with an additional one-month summer appointment compensated accordingly. Opportunities for additional summer funding may be available. If you’re passionate about improving access to high-quality child behavioral health care and preparing frontline mental health providers to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!

Application review begins on January 5, 2026.

Research and Business Administrative Coordinator

​​The Ballmer Institute seeks a detail-oriented, adaptable, and organized professional to provide high-level administrative support to faculty, leadership, and sponsored projects. The Research and Business Administrative Coordinator is expected to work independently and exercise critical thinking, sound judgment, and creative problem-solving. ​This position is responsible for essential financial, business, regulatory, and administrative services across Ballmer Institute programs and operations. Key responsibilities include post-award grant and contract compliance, full-cycle financial operations, major research purchasing, travel coordination, policy compliance, records retention, event coordination, and special projects.