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Title: Adjunct Faculty - Management

Application Review Date: Ongoing review

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Job Description

The management department is looking for adjuncts to provide face-to-face instruction for courses in Operations Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Introduction to Management, Business Communications, and other management courses as required.  Successful candidates will have a passion for teaching and working with students.  Successful candidates should be well organized, have good communication skills, and the ability to quickly learn to use technology to enhance learning and administer classes.  Candidates with significant industry experience and previous teaching experience with outstanding evaluations preferred.  Candidates with strong industry experience considered but limited teaching experience considered.

Radford University is located on a beautiful campus adjoining the New River.  The management department is part of the Davis College of Business and Economics, and AACSB accredited college, located in a new building with state-of-the-art technology.  Our department features small classes, experiential learning, and high levels of engagement between faculty and students.  
Adjunct faculty positions supplement the faculty of a department wherever additional faculty are needed. Adjunct faculty hold, as defined by their letter of appointment, without eligibility for tenure; where authorized by the Dean, adjunct appointments may be renewed. Adjunct appointments do not guarantee course assignments.
Specific responsibilities of adjunct faculty are given in their letter of appointment. The specific starting and expiration dates for appointments are noted in their letter of appointment. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduates in the area of the candidate's specialization. Selected candidate may be required to teach in RU's Core Curriculum as needed. Adjunct faculty shall be evaluated in every course, including summer school.

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.

Previous experience teaching or working in management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to engage undergraduate students.
Strong communication skills;
Experience assessing classes;
Classroom management skills.

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: 

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: As assigned. Some weekends or nights possible.

Employee Classification: Part-time Teaching

Department: Management, Dept of

Salary: $1,385 (1 credit hour) to $4,155 (3 credit hours)

Department Contact Name: Jerry Kopf/Amy McEldowney

Department Contact Phone: 540 831-5481

Department Contact Email: jkopf@radford.edu

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 university's 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 Radford.edu/police. 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.