Adjunct Instructor/Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, History, International Studies, and Power & Politics

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.
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Division: College of Natural & Social Sciences/Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, History, International Studies, and Power & Politics
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.
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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 Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, History, International Studies, and Power & Politics.

• Criminology & Criminal Justice:  SOU offers a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ) that prepares students for a wide variety of employment in such organizations as governmental agencies, law enforcement, public agencies, and the prison system. The CCJ Department seeks applicants who can teach either or both online and traditional courses in support of the CCJ degree. Specific needs vary by term, but individuals with experience teaching introductory courses in Criminal law, criminology, and law enforcement are encouraged to apply. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise
• Economics:  SOU offers a Bachelor’s degree in Economics that prepares students for a wide variety of employment in such organizations as governmental agencies, consulting firms, public interest groups, not-for-profit organizations, and law firms. The Economics degree prepares students to work in a variety of administrative, management, and financial positions. Instructional needs include introductory courses in both macro and microeconomics. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise
• History:  SOU offers a Bachelor’s degree in History that prepares students for a wide variety of employment in such organizations as governmental agencies, media, and not-for-profit organizations. The degree also prepares students for graduate programs in history, public policy, law, education, and business. Applicants with experience in both U.S. and World History are invited to apply. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.
• International Studies: The International Studies program offers a major and minor in International Studies, and also a minor in Latin American Studies. The program is interdisciplinary in nature and draws upon courses from several departments on campus. At times, the program has a need for adjunct faculty to teach an Introduction to International Studies course or upper-division courses, particularly in areas such as regional and c