Adjunct Instructor/Theatre including Shakespeare Studies, Dance and Musical Theatre

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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@sou.edu 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@sou.edu or call 541-552-8553. _____________________ Division: College of Arts and Humanities/Theatre 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 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: POSITION DESCRIPTION: Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within the Theatre Department including: Theatre (Performance, Production, and Design): The Theatre Department offers educational and practical experience in all areas of theatre, including acting, directing, costuming, stage scenery, lighting, sound, makeup, management, dramatic literature, and theatre history. Theatre majors participate in the department's active and ambitious production program and experience the close working relationships that develop between faculty and students as they produce live theatre together. Through its presentation of classic and contemporary dramatic works, the Theatre Department contributes significantly to the social and cultural enrichment of SOU and southern Oregon communities. Dedicated to creating opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills in practical ways, the program not only supplies performance opportunities for students, but it also mounts productions that are often designed and predominantly executed by students. Candidates for all positions in the Theatre Department should have terminal degrees however master's degrees are acceptable depending upon experience and expertise. Willingness and ability to teach using online methods is desirable too. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise. Shakespeare Studies: The Shakespeare Studies minor is part of the Theatre Department of the School of Arts & Communication. The interdisciplinary field of Shakespeare Studies connects the playwright and his works with the culture of Elizabethan and Jacobean England. The Shakespeare Studies minor at SOU emphasizes the performance of Shakespeare's plays and their cultural impact during the past 400 years. Applicants preferably should have a terminal degree or at least a master's degree in Theatre History with expertise in Shakespeare and Elizabethan Theatre. In your cover letter, please address your area of expertise. Dance Studies: Dance/Movement Studies is a suite of courses that is part of the Theatre Department and it compliments a student's chosen degree major. Dance equips students with the techniques, skills, and practical experience to perform with confidence before an audience. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree however a Master's degree is preferred in dance and/or movement with expertise in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, improvisation, and/or choreography. In your cover letter, please address your area of expertise. Musical Theatre Studies: As an additional area of study, students can pursue both music and theatre passions through