Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy & Religious Studies

Application Review Date: Ongoing review

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies seeks qualified applicants to teach undergraduate courses on an as-needed basis in either philosophy or religious studies. Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies teach undergraduate courses according to their areas of expertise that support the department's undergraduate major program, one or more of the department's five undergraduate minors, and that support the university's general education curriculum. The availability of course assignments for Adjunct Faculty and the specific types of courses vary from semester to semester.

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:

Teaching experience desirable;
Strong communication skills;
Experience assessing classes;
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

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: As assigned. Possible nights and weekends.

Employee Classification: Part-time Teaching

Department: Philosophy & Religion, Dept of

Salary: Based on credit hours per course

Department Contact Name: Geoffrey Pollick

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5213

Department Contact Email: gpollick@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.