Adjunct Faculty - Geospatial & Earth Science

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Geospatial & Earth Science

Application Review Date: Ongoing review

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Supplement the faculty of the Department of Geospatial and Environmental
Sciences whenever additional faculty are needed to provide instruction.

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:

Prior teaching experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates should submit (1) a letter of application describing
your background and potential contributions to the department; (2)
curriculum vitae; (3) a two-page statement on your teaching philosophy,
including examples of your teaching effectiveness and addressing how you
promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (4) names and contact
information for three professional references.

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 - if other
than M-F, 8-5 please describe below

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: As assigned. Possible nights and weekends

Employee Classification: Part-time Teaching

Department: Geospatial and Earth Sci, Dept of

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

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.

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.

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.