Adjunct Faculty – Physics​/Astronomy

Adjunct Faculty – Physics / Astronomy

Application Review Date: On-going Review

Campus

Location:

Radford City - Main Campus

Responsibilities: Position responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Introductory Physics, General Astronomy, or Physical Science, or associated areas of expertise. Adjunct faculty may be expected to teach lectures and/or labs for assigned courses. Most courses will be in person, though online courses occasionally may be offered.

Appointments: Adjunct faculty hold appointments, as defined by their letter of appointment, without eligibility for tenure; where authorized by the Dean, adjunct appointments may be renewed. Adjunct faculty appointments do not guarantee a course assignment.

Required Qualifications: All faculty must hold at least a Master’s degree in the field/discipline in which they are teaching, with 18 hours of coursework related to the course(s) being taught. In some cases, subject to approval by the Provost, a faculty member may be recommended for appointment based on substitution of significant experience for the degree.

Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a current CV, including teaching experience and interests. Unofficial transcripts of post‑secondary coursework and contact information for professional references.

Normal

Work Schedule:

$1,385 (1 credit hour) to $4,155 (3 credit hours)

Employee Classification: Part‑time Teaching

Department: Physics

Salary: Based on credit hours per semester

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.