"Adjunct Instructor Of First Year Seminar And Undergraduate Studies"

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:

College of Arts & Humanities/First Year Seminar & Undergraduate Studies
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 for teaching and advising within the area of Undergraduate Studies including:

• First-year Writing Seminar sequence courses
• Writing Workshops (foundational skills)
• Other courses within Writing and UGS as needed
• Advising students in the writing courses

Undergraduate Studies is home to the SOU General Education program... [detailed program description follows, focusing on Seminar Writing courses WR 121z, 122z, 123, themes, innovative teaching, advising].

Necessary Attributes, Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to teach process writing skills...
• Experience working with first-year students...
• [full list]

Minimum Qualifications:

Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term): Master's or terminal degree... [details]

Adjunct Assistant Professor: Terminal degree... [details]

Preferred Qualifications:

[details]

Duties (100%):

The primary responsibility of a faculty member is teaching... [full duties including teaching, professional development, service].