Adjunct Faculty - Counselor Education

Chief Objective of Position
Counselor Education Department hiring part-time Adjunct Faculty to teach graduate courses to supplement the faculty of a department wherever additional faculty are needed to provide instruction. Adjunct faculty appointments do not guarantee a course assignment.
Job Summary
Specific responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty are given in their letter of appointment.
Physical Demands
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. A memo from the Dean placed in the faculty member’s personnel file is required to justify an exception to the accreditation standards of CACREP and must include certification of the knowledge and skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Conferred Masters degree in Counseling;
Teaching experience desirable;
Strong communication skills;
Experience assessing classes;
Classroom management skills.
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.
Posting Date
07/13/2021
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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. Adjunct faculty must have at least a Master’s Degree in the field in which they are teaching with 18 hours of course work related to the course being taught (Counselor Education graduate courses). 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
Work schedule will vary depending on class assignment.
Required job related Licenses
Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.