Adjunct Instructor/Education

SOU Innovation and Leadership Degree; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 7,254 - 8,370; Part time

Job summary

Southern Oregon University is seeking adjunct instructors for temporary, part-time faculty positions in the School of Education. Candidates should possess a Master’s or terminal degree related to their discipline, alongside demonstrated teaching potential.

The position requires teaching courses in education, advising students, and potentially supervising field experiences. A commitment to fostering student learning and an inclusive community is essential.

Qualifications

• Required to have a Master's or terminal degree in the discipline taught.
• Familiarity with necessary educational equipment is essential.
• Applicant should demonstrate strong teaching potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the Education department.
• Participate in academic advising and interact with students.
• Supervise student field experiences in educational settings.

Skills

Demonstrated teaching potential

Familiarity with appropriate equipment

Commitment to student learning

Education

Master’s or terminal degree in the discipline taught

Bachelor’s degree with 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.

For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at [e-mail] or call 541‑552‑8553.

Division: School of Education

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) 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 Education. In addition to an undergraduate major in education studies, SOU’s Education Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs leading to initial or advanced licensure for aspiring teachers and administrators. It also offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in early childhood education and a Master’s of Science in Education. Adjunct faculty may have the opportunity to teach courses in specialized areas such as early childhood development, special education, English for speakers of other languages, reading, autism spectrum disorder, adult education, higher education leadership, administrative leadership, or subject‑specific pedagogy. Candidates who hold teaching or administrative licenses may also have the opportunity to supervise student field experiences in either elementary or secondary education settings. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.

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.

Minimum Qualifications – Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Initial appointment at the rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor requires a 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 and active participation in the life of the institution.
• Commitment to student learning, retention, support, and assessment are critical.

Preferred Qualifications – Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, development of a record of scholarship, and active participation in the life of the institution and profession.
• Work experience that equates 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.

• 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.

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.

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.
• This position is intended not to be benefits eligible. Should employment conditions warrant eligibility, the incumbent will be notified by the HR Benefits Officer. For additional information, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/benefits.html or call (541) 552‑8553.
• Conditions of Employment: Workload expectations are outlined in the APSOU CBA, Article 19.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity to join our community and expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.