"Adjunct Instructor/Gender, Sexuality & WomenS Studies, Native American Studies, Sociology & Anthropology, Human Service, And Healthcare Administration"

POSITION SUMMARY

POOLED ADJUNCTS: By applying to this pool, you are not applying for a specific position. You are submitting your application to be considered for adjunct appointments that may become available at Southern Oregon University during the posted triennium. Adjuncts are for specific temporary, part-time, limited-duration teaching positions. Positions can be one term (thirteen weeks) or multiple terms as needed. Your application will be kept on file and you will be contacted if a position becomes available that matches your educational background and experience. You can withdraw your application from the pool at any time. This pool will be refreshed triennially and you will be notified by hrs@sou.edu of the requirement to re-apply for continued consideration.

Each applicant is encouraged to provide (preferably as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; (2) a current resume/CV; and (3) an unofficial copy of all post-secondary transcripts. Optional supplemental documents may include teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and/or letters of recommendation.

For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or call 541-552-8553.

Division

School of Social Sciences/Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies, Native American Studies, Sociology & Anthropology, Human Service, and Healthcare Administration

Job Family Group: Faculty
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Basis: Temporary
Time Type: Part-time
Benefits Eligible: No

Rate of Pay: The anticipated rate is $650/ELU for non-terminally prepared adjunct instructors (term-by-term) and $750/ELU for terminally prepared adjunct instructors (term-by-term). Graduate-level courses may be paid at a higher rate. A typical 4-credit course is loaded at 4 ELU.

Full-Time-Equivalency: Typically, less than 7.5 ELU, but up to 15 ELU per term or 45 ELU per year for 1.0 full-time equivalence.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within Sociology & Anthropology, Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies, Native American Studies, Human Service, and Healthcare Administration.

• Sociology & Anthropology (SOAN): The sociology and anthropology degree offers students a major based on the shared intellectual foundations and methods of inquiry of two distinct social science disciplines. ... In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.
• Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies: Teaching emphasis on Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies but instruction may also include Humanities, Social Sciences, Policy, and Culture. ... In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.
• Native American Studies: The Native American Studies Department has an ongoing need for adjunct instructors to teach various Native American Studies courses ... In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term):

• Initial appointment at the rank of Instructor requires a Master's or terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in the discipline taught, or a related field, plus equivalency of Master's degree in years of professional experience in the field.
• Demonstrated teaching potential.
• Familiarity with the appropriate equipment as required for the discipline.

Adjunct Assistant Professor:

• Initial appointment at the rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor requires a terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field; OR a Master's degree in the discipline taught, or a related field, and is in the process of completing the appropriate terminal degree.
• Demonstrated teaching potential.
• Familiarity with the appropriate equipment as required for the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

(Details for Instructor and Assistant Professor levels provided in text.)

Duties (100%)

The primary responsibility of a faculty member is teaching. ... Efforts associated with teaching may include, but are not limited to: preparation; direct instruction; assessment; ...

Incumbents appointed to multiple terms of teaching may require professional development and service.

Special Conditions

• Teaching assignments may include First Year Seminar, online and/or hybrid courses, Medford and Ashland campus classes, and day, evening and weekend courses.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.