Adjunct Instructor​/Health & Exercise Science, and Outdoor Adventure Leadership

Adjunct Positions Pool

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.

Division:
College of Natural and Social Sciences/Health & Exercise Science, and Outdoor Adventure Leadership

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.

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.

Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within Health & Exercise Science, and Outdoor Adventure Leadership.

• Health & Exercise Science:
  The Health & Exercise Science Department prepares professionals for careers in health promotion or fitness and management, teaching, and physical therapy. Adjunct faculty may have the opportunity to teach courses which provide opportunities for personal, intellectual and professional growth in the areas of teaching, fitness, physical therapy, public health, allied health, coaching, wellness, sports medicine, and sports participation. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.
• Outdoor Adventure Leadership:
  The Outdoor Adventure Leadership degree program inspires passion for self-development and transformation by providing opportunities to explore and learn leadership skills through outdoor adventure. The integrated curriculum provides transferable skills to all aspects of life through comprehensive coursework in technical skills, interpersonal development, communication, group dynamics, expedition planning, adventure programming, international experience, risk management, and social, environmental and economic stewardship.
  
  In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.

Most positions are anticipated to be hired at the adjunct instructor level.

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.

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.

Adjunct Assistant Professor:

• 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…