Adjunct Faculty - Marketing

Title:

Adjunct Faculty
- Marketing Application Review Date:
Ongoing review

Campus

Location:

Radford City
- Main Campus Job Description

The Department of Marketing in the Davis College of Business and Economics at Radford University invites applications for Adjunct Faculty Positions in Marketing. The department needs adjuncts to teach various marketing classe(s) each semester viz. Principles of Marketing, Professional Selling, Sales Management, Professionalism in Workplace, Retailing, Advertising, etc.
We are seeking dynamic professionals who are passionate about teaching and mentoring business/marketing students. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, including experience with applied learning and experiential education. Responsibilities include teaching a wide variety of marketing courses as well as the College’s first-year experience course. Most of these courses would be in‑person, however occasionally online courses may also be assigned.

This appointment is contingent on final approval from the Provost’s Office and may be renewed subject to budgetary approval.
Adjunct faculty positions supplement the faculty of a department wherever additional faculty are needed. Adjunct faculty hold, 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. Selected candidate may be required to teach in RU’s Core Curriculum as needed. Adjunct faculty shall be evaluated in every course, including summer school.

All faculty must have at least a Master’s degree in the field/discipline in which they are teaching with 18 hours of course work related to the course(s) being taught. 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.
Previous experience teaching or working in Marketing or relevant field as determined by the nature of the course being taught.

Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7,800 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom.

The University offers 75 bachelor's degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 27 master's programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 21 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master's certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men’s and women’s varsity athletics.

With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical‑based educational experience for more than 1,000 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public‑private partnership focused on the cutting‑edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service.

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation,…