Adjunct - Appalachian Studies

Adjunct - Appalachian Studies

Adjunct Faculty positions supplement the faculty of a department wherever additional faculty are needed. Adjunct faculty hold three year appointments, as defined by their letter of appointment without eligibility for tenure; where authorized by the Dean, adjunct appointments may be renewed. Adjunct appointments do not guarantee course assignments. 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. Adjunct faculty shall be evaluated in every course, including summer session. Applicant must be able to teach face-to-face classes on the Radford University Campus.

Required Qualifications:

All faculty must have at least a Master's degree and experience in Appalachian studies. In some cases, subject to the approval by the Provost, a faculty member could be recommended for appointment based on substitution of significant experience for the degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous teaching experience and experience with course management systems.

Salary: $1,295 (1 credit) - $3,885 (3 credits)

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