Adjunct Faculty-School of Teacher Education and Leadership

Title: Adjunct Faculty-School of Teacher Education and Leadership

Application Review Date: Ongoing review

Campus

Location:

Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

The School of Teacher Education and Leadership is seeking part‑time adjuncts to supplement faculty across disciplines of teacher education courses. Specific responsibilities of adjunct faculty are given in their letter of appointment. The specific starting and expiration dates for appointments are noted in their letter of appointment.

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduates in the area of the candidate’s specialization. Selected candidates may be required to teach in Radford University’s Core Curriculum and/or graduate courses as needed. Adjunct faculty shall be evaluated in every course, including summer session.

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.

Teaching experience desirable;
Strong communication skills;
Experience assessing classes;
Classroom management skills.

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.

Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of the Provost, Attention:
Adjunct 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.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week:

Months per Year:

Statement of Economic Interest

Required:

No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Normal

Work Schedule:

Employee Classification: Part‑time Teaching

Department: Teacher Educ & Leader, School of

Salary: Based on credit hours per class

Department Contact Name: Amanda Bozack

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email: stel

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