Adjunct Faculty
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Upon hiring, official transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of the Provost, Attention: Transcript Clerk/Coordinator, Campus P. O. Box 6910, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142
Adjunct instructors must attend a scheduled adjunct orientation as offered upon appointment. Orientation date and time will be announced.
Posting Details
| Employment Classifications | Adjunct Teaching & Research Faculty |
|---|---|
| Rank | Instructor |
| Working Title | Adjunct Faculty |
| Posting Number | A00123P |
| Work Location | Roanoke |
| Division | Academic Affairs-10 |
| College/Unit | Science & Technology-1170 |
| Department | Physics Program-11703 |
| Discipline | Physics |
| Appointment Term | 3 year appointment contract as assigned |
| Full Time/Part Time | Part Time |
| Contact Name for Applicant | Brett Taylor |
| Contact Phone for Applicant | 540-831-6147 |
| Work Schedule | As assigned. Possible nights and weekends |
| Chief Objective of Position | The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the introductory physics courses at the RUC site in Roanoke beginning the Fall 2022 semester. Adjunct faculty positions supplement the faculty of a department whenever additional faculty are needed. Adjunct faculty hold, as defined by their letter of appointment, without eligibility for tenure; where authorized by the Dean, adjunct appointments may be renewed. Adjunct appointments do not guarantee course assignments. |
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| Job Summary | |
| Physical Demands | |
| Required Qualifications | All faculty must have at least a Master’s degree in the field/discipline in which they are teaching with 18 hours of course work related to the course(s) being taught. In some cases, subject to the approval by the Provost, a faculty member could be recommended for appointment based on substitution of significant experience for the degree. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Education | Adjunct faculty must hold an advanced degree or equivalent credentials based on experience consistent with accreditation criteria of the discipline and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). All faculty must have at least a Master’s degree in the field in which they are teaching with 18 graduate hours of course work related to the specified discipline. In some cases, subject to the approval by the Provost, recommendation for appointment may be based on the substitution of significant experience for the degree. A memo from the Dean placed in the instructor’s personnel file is required to justify an exception to the accreditation standards of SACS and must include certification of the knowledge and skills. |
| Posting Date | 01/10/2022 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must submit an unofficial copy of transcripts of post-secondary course work with the application. If the applicant’s official transcripts are on file in the Office of the Provost, a statement indicating such, must be submitted in lieu of the documents with the application. Official transcripts of all post-secondary course work will be required upon selection for hire. Upon hiring, official transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of the Provost, Attention: Transcript Clerk/Coordinator, Campus P. O. Box 6910, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142 Adjunct instructors must attend a scheduled adjunct orientation as offered upon appointment. Orientation date and time will be announced. |
| Employment Conditions | Must have a criminal background check |
| Alternate work schedule | |
| Required job related Licenses | |
| Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications | |
| Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement | Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. |
| Clery Statement | In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142. |
| Reasonable Accommodation Statement | If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department. |
| Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/10607 |
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Applicant Documents
- Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts-Grad Level
- Transcripts
- Other
- Letter of Recommendation #1
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of Recommendation #2
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness and Scholarly Activity
