"Adjunct Instructor/Humanities Including English Studies, Spanish & American Sign Language, And Philosophy"

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 Education, Leadership, Health & Humanities/Humanities including English Studies, Spanish & American Sign Language, and Philosophy

Job Family Group:

Faculty

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Appointment Basis:

Temporary

Time Type:

Part-time

Benefits Eligible:

No

This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check:

Yes

Remote Work Type:

As determined by the position

Visa Sponsorship:

This employer will not sponsor applicants for visas.

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 the Humanities including:

• English Studies: The English Studies program offers courses in literature, rhetoric, professional writing, teaching, and linguistics. ... Qualified applicants will have experience teaching introductory college-level literature, rhetoric, and/or linguistic classes. On rare occasions, the English Program will seek individuals who can teach upper-division courses.
• Spanish & American Sign Language: The Spanish & American Sign Language program offers courses in Spanish and American Sign Language. ... In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.
• Philosophy: SOU's Philosophy program is a thriving Minor that offers courses complimenting many other academic programs... If this interests you, please submit a letter of interest with your areas of expertise and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Most positions are anticipated to be hired at the adjunct instructor level.

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 Adjunct Instructor and Assistant Professor as listed in text)

Duties (100%)

The primary responsibility of a faculty member is teaching. ... (full details on teaching, professional development, service, scholarly activities)

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.