Adjunct Faculty - UNIV

Title

Adjunct Faculty - UNIV 100

Continuous

Radford City - Main Campus

The chief objective of this position is to provide faculty instruction for the course UNIV 100. UNIV 100 Faculty Instructors play a vital role in supporting first‑year student success and transition to university life. This position involves co‑teaching a first‑year seminar course alongside a trained student Peer Instructor. Faculty Instructors provide guidance, mentorship, and academic instruction to help students develop essential skills such as time management, critical thinking, academic resilience, and engagement with campus resources.

Instructors foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment while modeling strong academic and professional behaviors. They collaborate closely with campus partners, attend required training sessions, and participate in ongoing course improvement efforts. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' academic journeys during a critical transition period.

All UNIV 100 faculty must have at least a Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Must be available to teach in‑person in Radford and Roanoke, Virginia.

• Previous experience teaching
• Strong communication skills
• Experience assessing classes
• Classroom management skills

Applicants must submit an unofficial copy of transcripts of post‑secondary coursework 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 coursework will be required upon selection for hire.

Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of the Provost, Attention:
Tracy Burcham, Campus P.O. Box 6910, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142 or electronically to tburcham.

UNIV 100 Faculty Instructors must attend a scheduled training as offered upon appointment. The training date and time will be announced.

Must be available to teach in‑person in Radford and Roanoke, Virginia.

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.