Adjunct Instructor​/Computer Science And Mathematics

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 ._____________________Division:
College of Natural and Social Sciences/Computer Science and Mathematics Job Family Group:
FacultyFLSA 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 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within Computer Science and Mathematics.

Computer Science:
Adjuncts teach undergraduate computer science courses, primarily programming for non-majors, introductory web development, and a first course in programming for majors. On rare occasions, CS will seek individuals who can teach an upper-division elective in a current or emerging area of computer science (recent examples: AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity). Candidates for these upper-division courses must have extensive professional experience related to the course being taught.

In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.

Mathematics:
Adjuncts teach undergraduate mathematics courses, primarily developmental mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, and precalculus courses. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

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.

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 one-academic year of full-time college teaching, or one-academic year of the combination of part-time teaching experience while a graduate student.

Professional experience in the field related to teaching assignment, particularly if working with more advanced students.

Duties (100%)The primary…