Adjunct Instructor of Seminar and Undergraduate Studies

Position: Adjunct Instructor of First Year Seminar and Undergraduate Studies
* Students complete their Purposeful Learning Capacity in Seminar Writing (WR) 121z, 122z, and 123. By connecting students to their education through ownership and individually defining self-reflection goals, students connect with others and adapt cross-disciplinary skills to transfer to an ever-changing world. Seminar consists of three segments, WR 121z Composition I, WR 122z Composition II, and WR 123 Composition III.  SOU General Education learning outcomes are infused with state common course numbering for maximum transferability and to ensure student success.

Seminar Writing courses focus on transitioning to college, student success, and strengthening academic skills for any major, minor, or certificate.
* Much of the instruction in Undergraduate Studies centers on teaching in theme-focused, skill-based seminars. While each seminar sequence offers subtle variations in content and delivery, all courses prioritize the common course assignments meeting the requirements for state and Purposeful Learning Capacity learning goals. The first two sections of Seminar Writing, WR 121z and WR 122z, are common course state-numbered and reflect the state-prescribed course descriptions and learning outcomes.

Also applied to each section are the SOU general education learning outcomes for Purposeful Learning.
* Demonstrated ability to teach process writing skills, including pre-draft, draft, revision, and final product, including being able to teach the various prose forms and the research essay.
* Experience working with first-year students or first-generation students
* Experience teaching undergraduate seminar courses, and/or writing-intensive courses.
* Experience with student advising, particularly in relation to helping students transition to university culture and university-level learning.
* Demonstrated teaching ability working with a diverse population of undergraduates, including those with mixed academic achievement who enter the university from various economic, social, and cultural backgrounds. Diversity and inclusion are key values at SOU, and Instructors must be comfortable and familiar with a diverse student population.
* Experience with the technology needed to teach a course that relies on electronic classroom platforms, particularly platforms like Moodle, Canvas, or Blackboard (not, however, focused on teaching via completely online delivery) and using library databases.

Please note:

with few exceptions, the courses in Undergraduate Studies are designed to be delivered as face-to-face instruction, not online instruction.
* Commitment to student learning, retention, support, and assessment is critical.
** Minimum

Qualifications:

** Most positions are anticipated to be hired at the adjunct instructor level.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Efforts associated with teaching may include, but are not limited to: preparation; direct instruction; assessment; student contact outside of class (office hours,…