Adjunct Instructor​/Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science, Po

POSITION SUMMARY

By applying to this pool you are not applying for a specific position. Your application will be kept on file and you will be notified if an adjunct appointment becomes available that matches your educational background and experience. Positions are for specific temporary, part‑time, limited‑duration teaching appointments at Southern Oregon University within the triennium.

• Teach undergraduate courses in Science, including laboratory sections and non‑major lecture courses in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science & Policy, and Physics.
• Prepare course materials, deliver instruction, assess student performance, and provide student contact outside of class (office hours, appointments, email).
• Maintain laboratory safety and instructional quality, including use of instrumentation, data acquisition software, and hazardous materials.
• Support student learning, retention, and assessment; participate in program and institutional administrative, committee, and student support activities.
• Engage in professional development to remain current in the discipline taught; may participate in scholarly or creative activities as required.
• Willingness to travel for training, work additional hours, and respond to occasional emergency assignments.

• Master’s or terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field, OR a Bachelor’s degree with an equivalency of a Master’s in years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated teaching potential and familiarity with the appropriate equipment and practices for the discipline.
• Knowledge of biological concepts, laboratory procedures, data analysis, and safety practices, OR knowledge of chemistry general educational methods, instrumentation, and safety, OR knowledge of environmental science & policy concepts and laboratory practices, OR knowledge of physics laboratory procedures and safety.
• Ability to use compounds and dissecting microscopes, biological and chemical health and safety practices, and data acquisition software as applicable.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

• Master’s degree in the discipline taught or a related field.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, student engagement, and taking an active role in the life of the institution.
• For adjunct assistant professors, evidence of a record of scholarship or professional experience equating to one academic year of full‑time college teaching or a graduate teaching position.

• Compensation: $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.
• Full‑time equivalency: typically less than 7.5 ELU per term, up to 15 ELU per term or 45 ELU per year for 1.0 full‑time equivalence.
• Incumbent is not benefits eligible; position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Work may include first‑year seminar, online or hybrid courses, Medford and Ashland campus classes, day, evening, and weekend courses.
• Must be willing to travel and attend professional development off‑site and work additional hours as needed.

Position is designated as a critical, security‑sensitive or safety‑sensitive position; a background check is required. The incumbent is a mandated reporter under Oregon law and must comply with the Oregon Department of Human Services requirements. This position is not benefits eligible; eligibility may be considered if working conditions warrant. The position is exempt and not subject to overtime regulations.

SOU is an equal access AA/EOE committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, Southern Oregon University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who request it. Applicants are not required to disclose a disability unless they wish to request accommodation. Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity.