Adjunct Faculty - Studio Art

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 instructors will be expected to teach courses in Studio Art. Current areas in need include: Drawing I; 2D Foundations; 3D Foundations; and art appreciation. Other opportunities may exist, depending on the department’s scheduling and the instructor’s skillset.
Physical Demands
Sitting, standing, moving, and some lifting
Required Qualifications
Candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements: 1) a master’s degree in the field/discipline in which they are teaching; 2) enrolled in a master’s program with at least 18 hours of relevant coursework completed; 3) significant professional experience, subject to approval by the Provost.
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 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
10/01/2021
Closing Date
08/10/2022
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.
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 schedule
Some classes may be scheduled for evening hours depending on classroom availability and the overall schedule of courses. Some classes may be taught remotely, pending approval from the chair.
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
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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.