Adjunct Instructor/Athletics

Adjunct Instructor/Athletics

Southern Oregon University

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: Athletics
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).

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 Physical Education Activities program in Athletics. The Physical Education Activities program prepares professionals for careers in health promotion or fitness and management, teaching, and physical therapy. Adjunct faculty may have the opportunity to teach courses that provide opportunities for personal, intellectual, and professional growth in the areas of teaching, fitness, physical therapy, public health, allied health, coaching, wellness, sports medicine, and sports participation. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.

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 for PEA courses requires a Bachelor's degree in the discipline taught or a related field. In addition, a Master's degree or equivalency of a Master's degree in years of professional experience in the field is also required.
• Demonstrated teaching potential.
• Familiarity with the appropriate equipment as required for the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term):

• Master's degree in the discipline taught, or a related field.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and active participation in the life of the institution.
• Commitment to student learning, retention, support, and assessment are critical.

Duties

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The primary responsibility of a faculty member is teaching. Teaching encompasses normal instructional activities beyond the teaching of assigned courses such as academic advising, working with students outside of class, posting and maintaining appropriate office hours, course and curriculum planning, etc.

• Efforts associated with teaching may include, but are not limited to: preparation; direct instruction; assessment; student contact outside of class (office hours, appointments, email); presenting complex concepts to a group of diverse learners; listening; understanding and responding to student questions in real-time/in a classroom environment; and applying critical judgment to student work, both written and verbal delivery of information.

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

• Professional Development includes maintaining currency in the discipline taught.
• Service includes program and institutional administrative, committee, and student support and retention activities.

In addition to teaching and service, the primary responsibilities at the professorial level include participation in scholarly and/or creative activities, including mentoring student research projects, often related to the successful candidate's research program.

Physical Characteristics

Activities may involve standing, sitting, working at a computer, and lecturing. Additional physical demands vary depending on the activity being taught.