Adjunct Instructor/Humanities including English Studies, Spanish & American Sign Language, and [...]

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 View email address on click.appcast.io of the requirement to re‑apply for continued consideration. SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Please submit the following supplemental documents if possible: A letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position A current resume/CV An unofficial copy of all post‑secondary transcripts Optional: teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and/or letters of recommendation DIVISION College of Arts & Humanities – Humanities including English Studies, Spanish & American Sign Language, and Philosophy. COMPENSATION Rate of Pay: $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. THE POSITION Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within the Humanities. Areas include: English Studies – literature, rhetoric, professional writing, teaching, linguistics. Spanish & American Sign Language – first or second‑year language courses. Philosophy – courses complementing other programs and the University Studies curriculum. QUALIFICATIONS Adjunct Instructor (term‑by‑term) 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 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 Adjunct Instructor: Master’s degree in the discipline taught, or a related field; demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching; active participation in the life of the institution; commitment to student learning, retention, support, and assessment. Adjunct Assistant Professor: Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching; development of a record of scholarship; active participation in the life of the institution and profession; work experience equivalent to one academic year of full‑time college teaching, or one academic year of the combination of part‑time teaching experience while a graduate student; professional experience in the field related to teaching assignment, particularly if working with more advanced students. DUTIES (100%) 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. 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; applying critical judgment to student work. Lab/workshop: providing students with practical experience using instrumentation and equipment; monitoring and managing multiple students individually and in groups; demonstrating and executing complex procedures; using complex instrumentation and hazardous materials. Professional development: maintaining currency in the discipline taught. Service: program and institutional administrative, committee, and student support and retention activities. At the professorial level: participation in scholarly and/or creative activities, including mentoring student research projects. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Activities may involve standing, sitting, working at a computer, and lecturing. 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 work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis. Must be able to successfully pass a pre‑employment background check. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the Oregon Revised Statutes and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Human Services. This position is intended not to be benefits eligible. Should employment conditions warrant eligibility, the incumbent will be notified by the HR Benefits Officer. EEO STATEMENT SOU is an equal access AA/EOE committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Southern Oregon University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on this application. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to disability, requests must be made in a timely manner to Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr