Adjunct Instructor/ Division of Undergraduate Studies

Position Summary
Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within the Division of Undergraduate Studies including: -First-year foundational skills The Division of Undergraduate Studies at SOU leads the way with innovative instruction useful 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 well-defined learning outcomes. The courses taught within the Division of Undergraduate Studies focus on these specific learning outcomes. General Overview of the University Studies Learning Goals Division of Undergraduate Studies Foundation Learning Goals stress developing and enhancing fundamental communication (written and oral) critical thinking (logical creative holistic) information literacy (research) and quantitative reasoning skills. Exploration Learning Goals stress acquiring a broadly informed knowledge of the various disciplines and becoming familiar with the kinds of inquiry that occur within the aesthetic social and scientific worlds. Integration Learning Goals stress the deepening application and transfer of knowledge across the disciplines. Students explore ethical perspectives in science and technology citizenship and community and diversity and global awareness. Much of the instruction in the Division of Undergraduate Studies is centered on teaching in theme-focused skill-based seminars which include University Seminar Bridge Program and Undergraduate Workshop courses. While each of these seminar sequences (and other courses in the Division) offers subtle variations in content and delivery all courses prioritize the University Studies learning goals. Interesting Topics and Content Areas Faculty members tailor courses around different focusing 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 the solid communication thinking and research learning goals and 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. Innovative Teaching Seminars and other courses offer innovative teaching and a collaborative learning environment. Courses are designed to be challenging engaging interactive and participatory. All seminars offer opportunities to practice 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 Advisors Seminar instructors in particular also serve as academic advisors and mentors to those students who are enrolled in their own seminars helping learners to better navigate the many learning paths available at SOU . Within the seminar cohorts SOU offers a personalized supportive integrated and holistic learning experience where specific skills develop as learners explore their interests and become acclimated to university study. Even when not officially advising in a seminar cohort those who teach in the Division of Undergraduate Studies are expected to be available student-centered and interactive. Specific Courses Within the Division of Undergraduate Studies The Division of Undergraduate Studies is responsible for overseeing the following programs and courses and Instructors may be called on to teach to the learning goals within different programs via these courses depending largely on the Instructors experience and areas of expertise): Seminar Experience Course University Seminar ( USEM 101 USEM 102 USEM 103) Seminar Support Courses ( UGS 185 UGS 187 UGS 199) Transition to College Courses Bridge Program Courses UGSAcademic English for ESOL Students Courses Essential Writing Courses Writing 122 (Research writing skills) Writing 227 (Technical writing skills) Other Courses Meeting the University Studies Learning Goals Adjunct Instructors (depending on areas of expertise and depth of experience) also may be qualified to teach other courses in the curriculum that meet the University Studies learning outcomes. Such courses may include introductions to the majors and upper division courses meeting University Studies general education requirements. Necessary Attributes Experience and Skills: Adjunct Instructors Division of Undergraduate Studies Those who would like to be considered for positions as Adjunct Instructors in the Division of Undergraduate Studies should have the following skills attributes and experience to qualify for consideration: Demonstrated ability to teach process writing skills including pre-draft draft revision and final product including being able to teach the various prose forms and the research essay. Experience with first-year students first-time university students undergraduate seminars and/or writing-intensive courses. Experience with student advising particularly with transitioning to the university culture and university-level learning. Demonstrated teaching ability working with a diverse population of undergraduates including those with mixed academic achievement and who enter university from a wide range of economic social cultural backgrounds. Diversity and inclusion is a key value at SOU and Instructors must be comfortable and familiar with a diverse student population. Experience with the technology needed to teach a course that relies on electronic classroom platforms particularly platforms like Moodle Canvas or Blackboard (not however focused on teaching via a complete online delivery) and library databases. Please note: with few exceptions the courses in Undergraduate Studies are designed to be delivered as face-to-face instruction not as on-line instruction. Commitment to student learning retention support and assessment are critical.

Physical Demands
Activities may involve standing sitting working at a computer and lecturing

Duties
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. Efforts associated with teaching may include but are not limited to: preparation; direct instruction; assessment; student contact outside of class (office hours appointments email); presenting complex concepts to a group of diverse learners; listening; understanding and responding to student questions in real time/in a classroom environment; and applying critical judgement to student work both written and verbal delivery of information. Efforts associated with lab/workshop may include: providing students with practical experience using instrumentation and equipment in a way that enables student learning and ensures safety; simultaneously monitoring and managing multiple students individually and in groups; demonstrating and executing complex procedures; and using complex instrumentation and hazardous materials. Incumbents appointed to multiple terms of teaching may require professional development and service. Professional Development includes maintaining currency in the discipline taught. Service includes program and institutional administrative committee and student support and retention activities. 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 candidates research program.

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 Qualifications
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