Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics & Statistics

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics & Statistics

Application Review Date: Ongoing

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics seek part-time adjunct faculty to teach courses in mathematics and/or statistics. 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. Adjunct faculty shall be evaluated in every course, including summer session.

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 coursework 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:

Teaching experience desirable;
Strong communication skills;
Experience assessing student work;
Classroom management skills.

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:

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:

Employee Classification: Part-time Teaching

Department: Mathematics/Statistics, Dept of

Salary: Based on credit hours per class

Department Contact Name: Dr. Laura Jacobsen

Department Contact Phone: (540) 831-5470

Department Contact Email: ljacobsen@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.