Adjunct Instructor/Communication, Media & Cinema

SOU Innovation and Leadership Degree; Time; On-site; NOK 68,888 - 79,487; Part time

Job summary

SOU Innovation and Leadership Degree seeks adjunct instructors to teach within Communication, Media & Cinema. Candidates must possess at least a Master's or terminal degree in the relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.

The role requires dedicated teaching, including supporting students outside of class and academic advising. Flexible term lengths and competitive pay rates based on qualification apply. Preferred candidates will demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and active participation in the university's life.

Qualifications

• Initial appointment requires a Master’s or terminal degree.
• Demonstrated teaching potential is essential.
• Familiarity with the appropriate equipment for the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within Communication, Media & Cinema.
• Engage in academic advising and curriculum planning.
• Maintain office hours and support students outside class.

Skills

Demonstrated teaching potential

Familiarity with appropriate equipment

Education

Master’s or terminal degree in the discipline

Bachelor’s degree plus equivalent experience

Job description

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 [e-mail] 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.

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 Communication, Media & Cinema. The Communication, Media & Cinema Department has majors in Communication, Media Innovation, Digital Cinema (BA.BS), and Digital Cinema Production Arts (BFA). The Communication major helps students learn how to navigate interpersonal, group, and organizational cultures. The Media Innovation major provides students with the practical and critical skills required to live, work, and make their mark in the modern media landscape. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise, especially addressing the career goals of students interested in journalism, public relations, strategic communication and content marketing. The Digital Cinema and Digital Cinema Production Arts majors provide students with the benefits of both a traditional film school curriculum and a forward‑looking education in visual storytelling and innovation for the 21st century.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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.
• Efforts associated with lab/workshop may include: providing students with practical experience using instrumentation and equipment in a way that enables student learning and ensures safety; simultaneously monitoring and managing multiple students individually and in groups; demonstrating and executing complex procedures; and using complex instrumentation and hazardous materials.

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.

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.
• Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position classification is defined as exempt and is not subject to overtime regulations.
• 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.
• Conditions of Employment: Workload expectations are outlined in the APSOU CBA, Article 19.
• Compensation: Any formally approved and authorized salary change shall automatically amend this contract.

Equal Opportunity / EEO

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, however, 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.

Diversity Statement

Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators, and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

Land Acknowledgement

Southern Oregon University is located within the ancestral homelands of the Shasta, Takelma, and Latgawa peoples. We encourage you to learn about the land you reside on and to join us in advocating for the inherent sovereignty of Indigenous people.

Notice to Prospective Employees

Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now “Clery Act”) require that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on the use, possession, and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention. An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report can be accessed at https://cps.sou.edu/clery-act-annual-security-report/. A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request.