Adjunct Instructor/Science including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science, Policy & Sustainability

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 [email protected] of the requirement to re-apply for continued consideration.

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• Division: College of Natural & Social Sciences/Science
• 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.
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• 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:

Each applicant is required to provide (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; and (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. resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.

For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.

To view SOU’s very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf

Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within Science including:

Biology – Adjuncts teach undergraduate biology courses, primarily laboratory sections of non-major courses in general biology, and human anatomy and physiology. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise. Candidates must be knowledgeable about and able to clearly explain biological concepts and laboratory procedures and techniques, which may include: the ability to identify anatomical structures using human cadavers and models; use of compound and dissecting microscopes; biological and chemical health and safety practices in the lab; and the ability to demonstrate data analysis and graphical display (excel).

Chemistry – Adjuncts teach undergraduate chemistry courses, primarily laboratories and non-major lecture courses. Specific topics include those typically covered in environmental, general, and organic chemistry courses. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise. Candidates must be able to use and demonstrate data acquisition software and instrumentation. Candidates must be knowledgeable about and able to clearly explain both basic concepts and laboratory procedures and techniques, including: the use of scientific laboratory equipment and apparatus; scientific methods of measurements; and health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory.

Environmental Science, Policy & Sustainability – SOU offers a Bachelor of Science in Ecology & Conservation, Sustainability and Environmental Science & Policy that prepares students for a wide variety of employment in such organizations as governmental agencies, industry, non-profits, and environmental consulting firms. A BS in Environmental Science & Policy prepares students for graduate and professional schools in areas such as environmental policy and management, ecology, geology, law, public policy, and environmental science. The program integrates natural sciences, physical sciences, geospatial sciences, and social sciences to address complex environmental issues. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.

Physics – Adjuncts teach undergraduate physics courses, primarily lower lower-division laboratories. Specific topics include those typically covered in general physics courses. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise. Candidates must be able to use, demonstrate, and assist students in data acquisition software and instrumentation. Candidates must be knowledgeable about and able to clearly explain both basic concepts and laboratory procedures and techniques, including: the use of scientific laboratory equipment and apparatus; scientific methods of measurements; and health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a physics laboratory.

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 responsibility of a faculty member is teaching. Teaching encompasses normal instructional activities beyond the teaching of assigned courses such as academic advising, working with students outside of class, posting an