Paula Ellister

Paula Ellister is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Romance Languages at the University of Oregon, affiliated with the School of Global Studies and Languages within the College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Supervisor of First-year Spanish and Interim Director of Language Instruction, playing a key role in shaping the Spanish language curriculum and pedagogical strategies.

Her research and teaching interests focus on Spanish language instruction and second language acquisition. With a strong background in applied linguistics and language pedagogy, she contributes significantly to undergraduate language education at the university level. Her work emphasizes curriculum development, instructional leadership, and effective language learning methodologies.

Dr. Ellister has been instrumental in overseeing the first-year Spanish program and guiding language instruction across multiple levels. Her leadership in language education reflects a commitment to academic excellence and student engagement in language learning.

She holds a B.A. (1992) and M.A. (1994) from the University of Oregon, indicating a long-standing affiliation with the institution. Her career has been centered on teaching and administrative leadership in language programs rather than research publication or external awards.

Paula Ellister advises and mentors language instructors and contributes to faculty development in language pedagogy. While no formal graduate students are listed, she plays a supervisory role for teaching assistants and language instructors within the department.

She is based in 227 Friendly Hall, 1233 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1205, and holds office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:50 AM, as well as by appointment. Her work supports the broader mission of the College of Arts and Sciences in fostering global competence through language education.