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Title: Adjunct Faculty Physics / Astronomy
Application Review Date:On-going Review
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
Position responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Introductory Physics General Astronomy or Physical Science or associated areas of expertise. Adjunct faculty may be expected to teach lectures and/or labs for assigned courses. Most courses will be in person though online courses occasionally may be offered.
Adjunct faculty hold appointments as defined by their letter of appointment without eligibility for tenure; where authorized by the Dean adjunct appointments may be renewed. Adjunct faculty appointments do not guarantee a course assignment.
Required Qualifications
All faculty must hold at least a Masters degree in the field/discipline in which they are teaching with 18 hours of coursework related to the course(s) being some cases subject to approval by the Provost a faculty member may be recommended for appointment based on substitution of significant experience for the degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Masters degree or higher Physics Astronomy or related field.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a current CV including teaching experience and interests. Unofficial transcripts of post-secondary coursework and contact information for professional references.
Employment Conditions:
Is this position Grant Funded:No
Is this position restricted:No
Is this position eligible for telework:No
Hours Per Week:
Months per Year:
Statement of Economic Interest Required:No
FLSA Status:Exempt
Work Classification:Adjunct Faculty
Normal Work Schedule:Based on courses taught per semester
Employee Classification: Part-time Teaching
Department: Physics Department of
Salary:Based on credit hours per semester
Department Contact Name: Laura Angell
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
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.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.
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.
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