Adjunct Faculty- Biology Radford, VA

Title: Adjunct Faculty--Biology Radford VA

Application Review Date:Ongoing review

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Adjunct faculty in our department will teach a variety of major and/or non-major courses depending on departmental needs. Examples include Environmental Biology (BIOL 103) Biology for Health Science (BIOL 106/BIOL 106L) Integrative Biology I & II (BIOL 111/BIOL 112) Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (BIOL 310/BIOL 311) Microbiology (BIOL 334) or a related course in the applicants discipline. Successful applicants will teach both the lecture and lab component for their courses all of which will be offered in-person. Instructional responsibilities include (but not limited to) preparing and delivering course content assessing student learning holding office hours and contributing to a rigorous learning environment that focuses on student academic success.

The Department of Biology supports and encourages our adjunct faculty to engage in ongoing professional development through their participation in programs trainings or seminars offered by Radfords Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning and by other organizations at Radford University. Adjunct faculty are also highly encouraged to participate in departmental college and university events.

Required Qualifications

All faculty must have at least a Masters degree in the field/discipline in which they are teaching with 18 hours of course work related to the course(s) being 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:

Prior teaching experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover Letter: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter introducing who you are as an educator including:
- the courses for which you are most prepared to or are highly interested in teaching from the list provided
- your approach to teaching majors and non-majors with clear examples as evidence and
- an explanation for why the Department of Biology at Radford University.

Your cover letter must be single-spaced 2-pages maximum no less than 11-point font 1-inch margins and use Times New Roman Aptos Arial or Calibri font.

CV and References: Candidates must also submit their curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three professional references (not part of your letter page limit).

Transcripts: Applicants must submit an unofficial copy of transcripts of post-secondary course work with the application. If the applicants 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 to the following address.
Attention: Transcript Clerk/Coordinator
Campus P. O. Box 6910
Radford University
Radford VA 24142

New Faculty Orientation: Adjunct faculty must attend a scheduled new adjunct faculty orientation as offered upon appointment. The orientation date and time will be announced.

Employment Conditions:

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:No

Hours Per Week:As assigned based on teaching schedule per semester. Possible evening courses.

Months per Year:

Statement of Economic Interest Required:No

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Adjunct Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:

Employee Classification: Part-time Teaching

Department: Biology Dept of

Salary:Based on credit hours per course

Department Contact Name: Dr. Jamie Lau

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.