Adjunct Instructor/Computer Science and Mathematics

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT

Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within Computer Science and Mathematics. Computer Science: Adjuncts teach undergraduate computer science courses, primarily programming for non-majors, introductory web development, and a first course in programming for majors. On rare occasions, CS will seek individuals who can teach an upper-division elective in a current or emerging area of computer science (recent examples: AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity). Candidates for these upper-division courses must have extensive professional experience related to the course being taught. In your cover letter, please address your areas of expertise.
Mathematics: Adjuncts teach undergraduate mathematics courses, primarily developmental mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, and precalculus courses. 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 Master’s or terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field; OR a Bachelor’s degree in the discipline taught, or a related field, plus equivalency of Master’s 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 a Master’s 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): Master’s 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.

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 judgment 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.

Physical Characteristics

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

Special Conditions

• Teaching assignments may include First Year Seminar, online and/or hybrid courses, Medford and Ashland campus classes, and day, evening and weekend courses.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Workload expectations are outlined in the APSOU CBA, Article 19.
• Teaching assignments may include First Year Seminar, online and/or hybrid courses, Medford and Ashland campus classes, and day, evening, and weekend courses.