Southern Oregon University

Adjunct Instructor/Communication, Media & Cinema

Location
Ashland, OR
Pay
$650 – $750 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
March 3, 2026

About this position

Adjunct Instructor/Communication, Media & Cinema 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@sou.edu of the requirement to re-apply for continued consideration. 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/Communication, Media & Cinema 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: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 information about part-time faculty benefits, please visit https://hrs.sou.edu/benefits-and-leaves/health-benefits/part-time-faculty-benefits/ POSITION DESCRIPTION: Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within Communication, Media & Cinema. The Communication, Media & Cinema Department has majors in Communication, Media Innovation, Digital Cinema (BA.BS), and Digital Cinema Production Arts (BFA). The Communication major helps students learn how to navigate interpersonal, group, and organizational cultures. The Media Innovation major provides students with the practical and critical skills required to live, work, and make their mark in the modern media landscape. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise, especially addressing the career goals of students interested in journalism, public relations, strategic communication and content marketing. The Digital Cinema and Digital Cinema Production Arts majors provide students with the benefits of both a traditional film school curriculum and a forward-looking education in visual storytelling and innovation for the 21st century. 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

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$750
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$3,307/ course, n=88

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