Job Description

Position Summary:
Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within the Division of Business, Communication and the Environment(BCE) including:

• Business
• Communication
• Environmental Science & Policy

See specific needs below in each major area of study.

Business - The Business program offers an MBA and an undergraduate Business Administration Degree with concentrations in Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. Certificate programs include Business Information Systems, Non-Profit Management, Management of Human Resources, Wine Business, and Applied Finance and Economics. In your cover letter, please address your area(s) of expertise: Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Computing Applications (MS Office), Non-Profit Management, Hospitality, and/or Wine Business.

Communication - The Communication Program has concentrations in Communication Studies, Social Media & Public Engagement, and Digital Cinema. The Communication Studies concentration helps students learn how to navigate interpersonal, group and organizational cultures. The Digital Cinema concentration provides 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. The Social Media and Public Engagement concentration provides students with 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.

Environmental Science & Policy - SOU offers a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science & Policy that prepares students for a wide variety of employment in such organizations as governmental agencies, industry, non-profits, and environmental consulting firms. A BS in Environmental Science & Policy prepares students for graduate and professional schools in areas such as environmental policy and management, ecology, geology, law, public policy, and environmental science. The program integrates natural sciences, physical sciences, geospatial sciences, and social sciences to address complex environmental issues. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.

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 Masters or terminal degree in the discipline taught, or a related field;
OR
Bachelors degree in the discipline taught, or a related field, plus equivalency of Masters 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
Masters 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 Qualification : Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term):
Masters 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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) letter providing some detail of the applicants qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please mail to:

Southern Oregon University
Human Resource Services
Churchill Hall, Room 159
1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland, OR 97520

For inquiries and additional information, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.

This position is intended not to be benefits eligible. Should employment conditions warrant eligibility, the incumbent will be notified by the HR Benefits Officer. For additional information, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/benefits.html or call 541-552-8553.

Special Conditions
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):

• Position classification defined as "exempt" are not subject overtime
• Position classifications defined as "non exempt" are *subject to overtime

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the Oregon Revised Statues and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon department of Human Services.

Notice to Prospective Employees*
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the "Clery Act"),requires that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on use, possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.

An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR)can be accessed at the following link:
https://inside.sou.edu/assets/security/AnnualCrimeReportFinal.pdf. A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at 382 Wightman Street, Ashland OR 97520. For more information call 541-552-6258, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu.

All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/11718 .

Diversity Statement
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

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