Adjunct Faculty - Art

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Art

Application Review Date: Ongoing recruitment

Campus

Location:

Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered

Job Description:

Adjunct faculty supplement the full-time faculty by teaching courses which are necessary for the department but for which instructors may be lacking. The goal of this position is to facilitate our ability to meet the growing needs of the department in this area.

Adjunct instructors will be expected to teach courses in various areas. Current areas in need include:

• Painting
• Graphic Design
• Ceramics
• Foundations

Other opportunities may exist to teach various courses in studio art, digital photography, or art appreciation courses, depending on the department's scheduling and the instructor's skillset.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• MFA degree with some teaching experience at the college level. Experience as a graduate teaching assistant may be acceptable.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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:
Transcript Clerk/Coordinator, Campus P. O. Box 6910, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142.

For additional questions, please email Brent Webb, Art Department Chair (bwebb
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Employment

Conditions:

Must have a criminal background check

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Hours Per Week: Varies depending on courses taught

Months per Year: Fall semester (Aug-Dec), Spring semester (Dec-May)

Statement of Economic Interest

Required:

No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Normal

Work Schedule:

Varies depending on courses taught

Employee Classification: Part Time Teaching

Department: Art, Dept of

Salary: Based on credit hours per class

Department Contact Name: Brent Webb

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email: bwebb
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Equal Opportunity 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 /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.

Criminal Background Check Statement

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.