Adjunct Instructor​/Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Position Summary

Southern Oregon University is recruiting adjunct instructors through a pooled procurement. Applicants will be considered for temporary, part‑time teaching positions in the College of Natural & Social Sciences/Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Appointments may be one term (13 weeks) or multiple terms as needed.

• Teach undergraduate courses in Psychology, including introductory psychology, research methods, Industrial/Organizational psychology, learning & memory, behavioral neuropsychology, and personality.
• Teach courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, including Counseling Theory, Career Counseling, Group Counseling, Assessment, and serve as supervisors for individual and group practicum courses.
• Prepare course materials, deliver instruction, and conduct assessments.
• Coordinate with students outside of class through office hours, appointments, and email.
• Assist with course and curriculum planning and academic advising.
• When required, provide laboratory or workshop instruction involving instrumentation and safe handling of materials.
• Return to training and professional development as needed.

• Master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling, or a terminal degree (Ph.D., Psy.
  
  D.) in a related field.
• Demonstrated teaching potential, including experience or possible experience in teaching.
• Familiarity with instructional equipment required for the discipline.
• For Clinical Mental Health Counseling, completed Master’s in Counseling or related field; may be currently licensed as a counselor.

• Master’s degree specifically in the discipline taught.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and active participation in institutional and professional activities.
• One academic year of full‑time college teaching experience or equivalent part‑time experience while a graduate student.
• Experience with online or hybrid teaching methods.

Rate of Pay: $650/ELU for non‑terminally prepared adjunct instructors and $750/ELU for terminally prepared adjunct instructors (term‑by‑term). A typical 4‑credit course loads at 4 ELU.

Employment Type:

Temporary, part‑time, with terms of 13 weeks, renewable as required. Full‑time equivalency for a term is typically less than 7.5 ELU but may reach 15 ELU per term or 45 ELU per year for 1.0 full‑time equivalence.

Benefits:
Not eligible for benefits  position is classified as exempt under FLSA and is not subject to overtime. The incumbent may be required to complete a background check.

SOU is an equal‑access, affirmative action/affirmative‑employment designation. The university will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants need not disclose disability status; accommodation requests should be made in a timely manner to Human Resources.

Southern Oregon University acknowledges that it is located within the ancestral homelands of the Shasta, Takelma, and Latgawa peoples. The university respects the sovereignty of Indigenous peoples and encourages learning and advocacy regarding their rights and histories.

SOU is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and celebrating diversity. We expect all employees to participate in creating an inclusive campus community.