Adjunct Faculty - Design Online

Adjunct Faculty – Design Online

The Department of Design welcomes applications for adjunct teaching online for our Design Thinking certificate and MFA program. Positions may be needed in areas related to Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Design Thinking Studios, Environment Design, Design Management, Storytelling, Collaboration, Research Methods, Instructional Design, and related disciplines.

• Teach courses in the candidate’s specialization area, primarily online.
• Evaluate students in every course, including summer sessions.
• Participate in course development, assessment, and faculty meetings as required.

• At least a Master’s degree in the field/discipline being taught, with 18 hours of related coursework.
• Subject to Provost approval, extensive professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Prior teaching experience in higher education.
• Design industry experience and/or relevant licensing and certifications.

Applicants must submit an unofficial copy of their post‑secondary transcripts with the application. If official transcripts are on file with the Office of the Provost, a statement indicating such may be submitted in lieu of transcripts. Official transcripts of all post‑secondary coursework will be required upon selection for hire.

• Salary: $1,295 per credit hour (1 credit) to $3,885 per credit hour (3 credits).
• Eligible for telework.
• Hours per week vary depending on courses taught.
• Months per year: 9–12.
• Work classification:
  Adjunct Faculty (Exempt).

Department Contact: Holly Cline
Phone: 540‑831‑5932
Email: hcline

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.

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, which can be found online /police.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process, please contact the hiring department.

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2‑389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.