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Adjunct Faculty - Music

Radford, VA · On-site

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Heartland Community College

Adjunct Faculty Pool

IL · On-site

$1.0K/wk

... plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules OTHER BENEFITS Tuition Waiver ... Adjunct Faculty are eligible for 100% tuition waivers. Spouse or civil union partner and dependent ...

Radford University

Adjunct Faculty - Design

Radford, VA · On-site

$1.2K/wk

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Radford University

Adjunct Faculty - Design

Radford, VA · On-site

$1.2K/wk

Adjunct Faculty - Design Job no: 55000169 Work type: Adjunct Faculty Location: Radford Categories ... volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal ...

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Adjunct Faculty - Theatre

Radford, VA • On-site

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Adjunct Faculty - Theatre
Job no: 55000208
Work type: Adjunct Faculty
Location: Radford
Categories: Performing Arts / Music / Theatre, Visual Arts / Studio Arts
Title: Adjunct Faculty - Theatre
Application Review Date: Continuous
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
The Department of Theatre and Cinema welcomes applications for several adjunct teaching. Positions may be needed for face-to-face teaching of Theatre Appreciation or Introduction to World Cinema and other courses based on individual experience and future needs.
Adjunct Faculty positions supplement the faculty of a department wherever additional faculty are needed. Adjunct faculty, as defined by their letter of appointment, are without eligibility for tenure; and when 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.
Adjunct faculty shall be evaluated in every course, including summer sessions.
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 coursework 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 the substitution of experience for the degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level. Prior professional experience in any of the traditional fields of theatre or cinema.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit an unofficial copy of their transcripts of post-secondary courses 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 coursework 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.
Is this position Grant Funded: No
Is this position restricted: No
Is this position eligible for telework: No
Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Normal Work Schedule:
Employee Classification: Part-time Teaching
Department: Theatre, Dept of
Salary: $1,295 (1 credit hour) to $3,885 (3 credit hours)
Department Contact Name: Robyn Berg
Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5012
Department Contact Email: rberg3@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.
Advertised: 03 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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