Adjunct Instructor/Computer Science and Mathematics

Southern Oregon University; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 7,254 - 8,370; Part time

Job summary

Southern Oregon University invites applications for part-time adjunct instructor positions in Computer Science and Mathematics. These roles offer an opportunity to teach undergraduate courses, prepare course content, and support student achievement. Applicants should possess a Master's or equivalent degree and demonstrate teaching potential.

This is a temporary position with compensation based on qualifications. For non-terminally prepared instructors, the base pay is $650 per teaching load unit (ELU), while terminally prepared instructors earn $750 per ELU.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred for Adjunct Assistant Professor.
• Teaching experience equivalent to one academic year in college.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Computer Science and Mathematics.
• Prepare, deliver, and assess course content.
• Collaborate on curriculum planning and program development.

Skills

Teaching potential

Familiarity with instructional technology

Education

Master’s or terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in the discipline plus equivalency of a Master’s

Job description

Position Summary

Pool of adjunct appointments at Southern Oregon University. Applicants are not applying for a specific position; they are being considered for adjunct roles that may become available during the posted triennium. Adjunct appointments are part‑time, temporary, and limited‑duration teaching positions typically one term (13 weeks) or multiple terms as needed. Your application will remain on file and you will be contacted if a suitable opening that matches your educational background and experience arises. You may withdraw your application at any time. The pool is refreshed triennially; applicants will be notified by [e-mail] to re‑apply for continued consideration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Computer Science and Mathematics.
• Pre‑provide one or more courses in CS (programming for non‑majors, introductory web development, first course in programming for majors; occasionally upper‑division electives such as AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity).
• Pre‑provide one or more courses in Mathematics (developmental mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, precalculus).
• Prepare, deliver, and assess course content; maintain student contact via office hours, email, or appointments.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning and program development.
• Participate in academic advising and student support activities.
• Meet additional teaching commitments such as first‑year seminars, online/hybrid courses, or off‑site training as required.
• Perform professional development and service as directed by the department.
• Comply with mandatory background check and institutional policies, including mandated‑reporter responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Instructional level: Adjunct Instructor (term‑by‑term).
• Requirement: Master’s or terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field; OR a Bachelor’s degree in the discipline taught (or related) plus equivalency of a Master’s degree in years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated teaching potential.
• Familiarity with appropriate equipment and instructional technology for the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline taught or related field.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
• Active participation in institutional life, student learning, retention, and assessment.
• For Adjunct Assistant Professor: A terminal degree or a Master’s degree while completing a terminal degree.
• Work experience equivalent to one academic year of full‑time college teaching, or one academic year of combined part‑time graduate teaching.
• Professional experience in the field related to the teaching assignment, especially for upper‑division courses.
• Record of scholarship and contribution to disciplinary discourse.

Compensation

Base pay: $650 per teaching load unit (ELU) for non‑terminally prepared adjunct instructors (term‑by‑term) and $750 per ELU for terminally prepared adjunct instructors. Graduate‑level courses may command higher rates. A standard 4‑credit course is loaded at 4 ELU.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits: No.

Other Requirements

Incumbents are exempt under FLSA and are not subject to overtime. Candidates are required to successfully complete a criminal background check and comply with mandatory reporting laws in Oregon. The role may require occasional travel and off‑site professional development. The position is not benefits‑eligible; eligibility decisions will be based on specific employment conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SOU is an equal access affirmative action, equal opportunity, and equal employment opportunity provider with a long track record of serving diverse students and staff in its university system. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Southern Oregon University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants who need assistance in the application, interview, or selection process. Applicants are not required to disclose a disability during the application.