Adjunct Instructor/Athletics

Southern Oregon University; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Oregon University invites applications for an adjunct pool in the Physical Education Activities program. This pool is for temporary, part‑time appointments and may span one term or multiple terms across the triennium.

Positions may be offered online, in hybrid formats, or on Medford or Ashland campuses. Successful candidates prepare lesson plans, advise students, maintain office hours, participate in curriculum planning, and engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the discipline taught or related field.
• Master’s degree or equivalent years of experience with demonstrated teaching potential.
• Familiarity with required equipment for the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the Physical Education Activities program.
• Prepare lesson plans and course materials.
• Provide academic advising and support to students.
• Maintain office hours and be available for student contact outside of class.
• Participate in course and curriculum planning.
• Engage in professional development to maintain currency in the discipline.
• Participate in program or institutional service, such as committee work and student support activities.
• May teach First Year Seminar, online or hybrid courses, and courses at Medford or Ashland campuses, including day, evening, and weekend classes.
• Travel as needed for professional development or institutional responsibilities.

Skills

Teaching

Academic advising

Curriculum planning

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in the discipline taught or a related field

Master’s degree or equivalency in years of professional experience in the field, and demonstrated teaching potential

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the Physical Education Activities program.
• Prepare lesson plans and course materials.
• Provide academic advising and support to students.
• Maintain office hours and be available for student contact outside of class.
• Participate in course and curriculum planning.
• Engage in professional development to maintain currency in the discipline.
• Participate in program or institutional service, such as committee work and student support activities.
• May be required to teach First Year Seminar, online or hybrid courses, and courses at Medford or Ashland campuses, including day, evening, and weekend classes.
• Travel as needed for professional development or institutional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in the discipline taught or a related field.
• Required: Master’s degree or equivalency in years of professional experience in the field, and demonstrated teaching potential.
• Familiarity with required equipment for the discipline.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in the discipline taught or a related field.
• Preferred: Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and active participation in the life of the institution.
• Preferred: Commitment to student learning, retention, support, and assessment.

Compensation

Rate: $650 per earned learning unit (ELU) for term‑by‑term adjunct instructors. Full‑time equivalency is typically less than 7.5 ELU per term, up to 15 ELU per term or 45 ELU per year for 1.0 full‑time equivalence.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The position is classified as exempt and is not subject to overtime regulations under the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An earned background check is required, and the incumbent is a mandated reporter under Oregon law. The role may require flexibility in working hours, including potential evening, weekend, and additional hours, and travel for training or professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employment

SOU is an equal access affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The university will not require applicants to disclose the presence of a disability.

Land Acknowledgement

Southern Oregon University acknowledges that it is located within the ancestral homelands of the Shasta, Takelma, and Latgawa peoples. The university honours the sovereignty of Indigenous communities and encourages the community to learn about and advocate for Indigenous peoples.

Diversity Statement

Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. The university believes that diversity strengthens educational processes and invites individuals who share this commitment to join the university and create an inclusive campus community.