Adjunct Instructor-Printmaking Workshop, Radford University

Discipline: Arts-Fine Arts

Appointment Term

3 year appointment contract as assigned

Contact Name for Applicant
Ken Smith

Contact Phone for Applicant
540-831-5749

Work ScheduleAs assigned. Possible nights and weekends

Chief Objective of Position

Adjunct faculty supplement the full-time faculty by teaching courses which are necessary for the department but for which instructors may be lacking. The goal of this position is to facilitate our ability to meet the growing needs of the department in this area.

Job Summary

Adjunct instructor will be expected to teach various methods of printmaking.

Physical Demands

sitting, standing, mobility, some lifting

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

MFA degree with some teaching experience at the college level; experience as a graduate teaching assistant may be acceptable

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.

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to ApplicantsUnofficial transcripts must be included with the application to verify advanced degree or equivalent credentials to be considered for appointment.

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

Alternate work scheduleSome classes may be scheduled for evening hours and/or Fridays depending on classroom availability.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.