Adjunct Instructor​/Psychology And Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Adjunct Instructor/Psychology And Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Southern Oregon University

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 hrs 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 hrs or call .
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Division:
School of Social Sciences/Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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.
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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 Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

• Psychology: We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate both academic preparation at the Master's degree level (Ph.D. preferred) and experience teaching in the following areas; I/O, learning and memory, behavioral neuropsychology, and personality. We are also seeking candidates with experience teaching both introductory psychology and research methods. Willingness and ability to teach using online methods are desirable. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Master's Degree): SOU's Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a CACREP-accredited program that prepares graduates for careers as Licensed Professional Counselors. We are seeking adjunct instructors to teach on a temporary, part-time basis. Viable candidates will have, at minimum, completed a Master's degree in Counseling or a closely related field (social work, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy).
  
  Content areas we are seeking include Counseling Theory, Career Counseling, Group Counseling, and Assessment. We also seek supervisors for our individual and group practicum courses. Remote and online teaching is possible. In your cover letter, please specify the course or courses you are prepared to teach and your current licensure status.

Minimum Qualifications:

Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term):

• 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.

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 (term-by-term):

• 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.

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