Adjunct Faculty - Anthropological Sciences

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Anthropological Sciences

Application Review Date: Ongoing review

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

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. Classes assigned may be in person or online depending on departmental needs. Adjunct faculty shall be evaluated in every course, including summer school.

Required Qualifications

A Masters degree in a field related to anthropology.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Masters degree in anthropology.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include cover letter, current CV and names and contact information of three professional references

Employment Conditions: 

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: Yes

Hours Per Week: 

Months per Year: 

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: $1,385 (1 credit hour) to $4,155 (3 credit hours)

Employee Classification: Part-time Teaching

Department: Anthropological Sciences Program

Salary: Based on credit hours per class

Department Contact Name: Wendy Clark

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5558

Department Contact Email: wlclark1@radford.edu

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.

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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.