Radford University is hiring: Adjunct Faculty - Studio Art in Radford

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 Classifications: Adjunct Teaching & Research Faculty

Rank: Instructor

Working Title: Adjunct Faculty - Studio Art

Posting Number: A00116P

Work Location: Radford

Division: Academic Affairs-10

College/Unit: Visual & Performing Arts-1160

Department: Art, Dept of-11602

Discipline: Art

Appointment Term: 3 year appointment contract as assigned

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Contact Name for Applicant: Stuart Robinson

Contact Phone for Applicant: 540.831.5595

Work Schedule: As assigned. Possible nights and weekends.

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.

Posting Date: 10/01/2021

Closing Date: 08/10/2022

Open Until Filled: Yes

Employment Conditions: Must have a criminal background check. 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 Documents:

1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
2. Transcripts
3. Current Curriculum Vitae
4. Portfolio

Optional Documents:

1. Resume
2. Letter of Recommendation #1
3. Media File
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Letter of Recommendation #2
6. Letter of Recommendation #3
7. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness and Scholarly Activity
8. Transcripts-Grad Level

If you have questions about specific positions or the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@radford.edu.