A00106P
Work Location
Radford
Division
Academic Affairs-10
College/Unit
Human Behavior Sciences-E&G-1110
Department
Foreign Language & Lit, Dept of-11106
Discipline
Foreign Language: Russian
Appointment Term
3 year appointment contract as assigned
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Contact Name for Applicant
Holly Whipp
Contact Phone for Applicant
540-831-6458
Work Schedule
As assigned. Possible nights and weekends
Chief Objective of Position
To supplement teach all levels of Russian Language Classes
Job Summary
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 candidates may be required to teach in RU’s Core Curriculum as needed. Adjunct faculty shall be evaluated in every course, including summer session.
Physical Demands
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Adjunct faculty must hold an advanced degree or equivalent credentials based on experience consistent with accreditation criteria of the discipline and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ).
All faculty must have at least a Master’s degree in the field in which they are teaching with 18 graduate hours of course work related to the specified discipline. In some cases, subject to the approval by the Provost, recommendation for appointment may be based on the substitution of significant experience for the degree. A memo from the Dean placed in the instructor’s personnel file is required to justify an exception to the accreditation standards of SACS and must include certification of the knowledge and skills.
Posting Date
07/15/2021
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit an unofficial copy of transcripts of post-secondary course work 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 course work 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
Adjunct instructors must attend a scheduled adjunct orientation as offered upon appointment. Orientation date and time will be announced.
Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check
Alternate work schedule
As assigned, may include weekends and evenings
Required job related Licenses
Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 at Radford.edu/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.
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