Adjunct Instructor of First Year Seminar and Undergraduate Studies

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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 & Humanities/First Year Seminar & Undergraduate Studies 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 for teaching and advising within the area of Undergraduate Studies including: -First-year Writing Seminar sequence courses -Writing Workshops (foundational skills) -Other courses within Writing and UGS as needed -Advising students in the writing courses Undergraduate Studies is home to the SOU General Education program. Students take classes to develop their capacity for Purposeful Learning, Communication & Expression, Creativity & Innovation, Inquiry & Analysis, Numerical Literacy, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Practical skill building and relevant knowledge deemed applicable to many areas of study. As a fully accredited four-year university guided by innovation, a degree earned at SOU holds strong value because it is built on applied learning and essential skills. General Education Purposeful Learning Capacity Students complete their Purposeful Learning Capacity in Seminar Writing (WR) 121z, 122z, and 123. By connecting students to their education through ownership and individually defining self-reflection goals, students connect with others and adapt cross-disciplinary skills to transfer to an ever-changing world. Seminar consists of three segments, WR 121z Composition I, WR 122z Composition II, and WR 123 Composition III. SOU General Education learning outcomes are infused with state common course numbering for maximum transferability and to ensure student success. Seminar Writing courses focus on transitioning to college, student success, and strengthening academic skills for any major, minor, or certificate. Much of the instruction in Undergraduate Studies centers on teaching in theme-focused, skill-based seminars. While each seminar sequence offers subtle variations in content and delivery, all courses prioritize the common course assignments meeting the requirements for state and Purposeful Learning Capacity learning goals. The first two sections of Seminar Writing, WR 121z and WR 122z, are common course state-numbered and reflect the state-prescribed course descriptions and learning outcomes. Also applied to each section are the SOU general education learning outcomes for Purposeful Learning. Interesting Topics and Content Areas Faculty members tailor courses around different focused themes and/or content topics. Whether the themes and/or basic content is linked to the humanities, the social sciences, or the sciences (and, for example, many seminars and other courses are highly interdisciplinary), all courses share the common goal of building solid communication, critical thinking, and research and writ