Adjunct Instructor​/Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies, Native American Studies, Sociology

POSITION SUMMARY

Applicants apply to a pooled adjunct position pool. Applications are reviewed for teaching positions in Sociology & Anthropology, Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies, Native American Studies, Human Service, and Healthcare Administration. Positions are temporary, part‑time, limited‑duration (one term ≈ 13 weeks or multiple terms as needed). Applicants may withdraw at any time. The pool refreshes triennially.

Appointment Basis: Temporary
Time Type: Part‑time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: No
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required as a security‑sensitive position
Remote Work Type: As determined by the position
Visa Sponsorship: Not offered

Expected rate: $650/ELU for non‑terminally prepared adjunct instructors 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 < 7.5 ELU, up to 15 ELU per term or 45 ELU per year for full‑time equivalence.

The primary responsibility is teaching, including preparation, direct instruction, assessment, and student contact outside class. Additional duties include academic advising, office hours, course planning, and potential service or professional development. Tasks may involve lab/workshop instruction requiring safety compliance and monitoring. Incumbents may be called for additional training, emergency roles, and flexible hours. Teaching may include first‑year seminars, online/hybrid courses, Medford and Ashland campus classes, and day, evening, or weekend courses.

Physical characteristics: standing, sitting, computer use, lecturing. Must be willing to travel and attend off‑site training. Must pass a pre‑employment background check.

• Adjunct instructor (term‑by‑term):
  Master’s or terminal degree in the discipline or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree plus equivalency of Master’s degree in years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated teaching potential.
• Familiarity with discipline‑specific equipment.
• Adjunct assistant professor:
  Terminal degree in the discipline or related field, or a Master’s degree in the discipline or related field and in the process of completing a terminal degree.
• Demonstrated teaching potential.
• Familiarity with discipline‑specific equipment.

• Adjunct instructor:
  Master’s degree in the discipline or related field and demonstrated excellence in teaching and active participation in the institution.
• Commitment to student learning, retention, support, and assessment.
• Adjunct assistant professor:
  Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, a record of scholarship, and active participation at the institution and in the profession.
• Work experience equal to one academic year of full‑time teaching or part‑time teaching as a graduate student.
• Professional experience in the field related to the assignment, particularly with advanced students.

Position is not benefits eligible. Possibility of benefits eligibility may arise if employment conditions warrant and the incumbent will be notified by the HR Benefits Officer. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call (541) 552‑8553.

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 reasonable accommodation to applicants who request it and to facilitate access to the application and interview process. Applicants need not disclose a disability; requests for accommodation must be made in a timely manner to Human Resources.

Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is exempt and is not subject to overtime regulations. The incumbent is a mandated reporter under the Oregon Revised Statutes and must comply with the Oregon Department of Human Services reporting requirements. The position allows for no benefits eligibility; if circumstances change, the incumbent will be informed.

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