Adjunct Onsite Science Instructor SCI310

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number Position Title Adjunct Onsite Science Instructor SCI310 Job Description Summary

The College of STM&HS at EOU is recruiting an instructor for SCI 310 Community Science Methods course for the Spring Term 2024. Course will be taught onsite and focus on water monitoring, understanding local water sheds, etc.

• EOU is interested in applicants who are committed to assisting our students in reaching their professional goals.
• Appointments are on an as-needed basis and would begin Spring Term 2024.

Responsibilities

Part-time onsite adjunct Instructor in the SCI 310 Community Science Methods course would be responsible to:

• Teach and engage students in Citizen and Community Science principles and experiential learning.
• Build (in Canvas) and administer an onsite course that may have both a lecture and field component.
• Provide students with effective and inclusive outdoor teaching strategies.
• Providing guidance to water monitoring and understanding of local water sheds, including certification attainment, data/sample collection, and fieldwork.

Required Qualifications

• The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years relevant experience
• Higher education teaching experience
• Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check.
• Valid work authorization documents are required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University does not sponsor applicants for employment visas.

Preferred Qualifications

• The successful candidate will hold a Master's Degree in a relevant field
• One or more years of experience teaching relevant courses in post-secondary, online environment
• Previous teaching experience, preferably in post-secondary education
• Ability to effectively inspire and teach students from diverse backgrounds and learning styles in online education environment
• Competency in the use of an online learning management software application(s) ( i.e. CANVAS, Blackboard, etc.)

Posting Detail Information

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Applicants must provide:

1. A letter of application which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant's professional goals, what attracts the applicant to EOU. Include information on how experience relates to water monitoring, understanding local water sheds, etc.

2. Curriculum vitae which includes the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references

3. Transcripts (official required for finalists)

4. A one-page statement of teaching philosophy

Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed. Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.

Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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• Chronicle of Higher Education

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents