Adjunct Instructor Of First Year Seminar And Undergraduate Studies

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Adjunct Instructor Of First Year Seminar And Undergraduate Studies 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 & 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: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: First Year Experience 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 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 Students complete Seminar Writing (WR) 121z and 122z. 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. 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 learning goals. Interesting Topics and Content AreasFaculty 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 writing skills that students will use throughout their time at SOU and beyond. Typically, Adjunct Instructors assume an ongoing topic and/or course syllabus that has already been developed and work closely with a faculty mentor. Innovative TeachingSeminars and other courses offer an innovative teaching and collaborative learning environment. Courses are designed to be challenging, engaging, interactive, and participatory. All seminars offer practice with writing, thinking, reading, and dialogue. Faculty and student peers work closely with learners producing clear and timely responses to learners' coursework. The teaching is responsive and dialogic. Caring AdvisorsWithin the seminar cohorts, SOU offers a personalized, supportive, integrated and holistic learning experience

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