Adjunct Instructor/Humanities including English Studies, Spanish & American Sign Language, and Philosophy

Sign Language, and Philosophy

Type: Part time · Posted: 2026-07-29 · Reference: R0000115

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.

For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at [email protected] or call 541-552-8553.

Division: College of Arts & Humanities/Humanities including English Studies, Spanish & American Sign Language, and Philosophy 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 Humanities including::

Minimum Qualifications: Most positions are anticipated to be hired at the adjunct instructor level.

Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term):

Adjunct Assistant Professor:

Preferred Qualifications

Adjunct Instructor(term-by-term):

Adjunct Assistant Professor:

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 and maintaining appropriate office hours, course and curriculum planning, etc.

Incumbents appointed to multiple terms of teaching may require professional development and service.

In addition to teaching and service, the primary responsibilities at the professorial level include participation in scholarly and/or creative activities, including mentoring student research projects, often related to the successful candidate's research program.

Physical Characteristics

Activities may involve standing, sitting, working at a computer, and lecturing.

Special Conditions

SOU is an equal access AA/EOE committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Southern Oregon University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on this application. If, however, you require a reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to disability, requests must be made in a timely manner to Human Resources.

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