Adjunct Faculty - Photography Job at Radford University in Radford

Special Instructions

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.

Job Posting Details

Working Title: Adjunct Faculty - Photography

Posting Number: A00117P

Work Location: Radford

Division: Academic Affairs-10

College/Unit: Visual & Performing Arts-1160

Department: Art, Dept of-11602

Discipline: Arts-Fine Arts

Appointment Term: 3 year appointment contract as assigned

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

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 photography. Experience in both analog and digital photography is expected, and candidates must be able to teach studio lighting. Current areas in need include: photography I, digital photography I, and digital photography II. Other opportunities may exist to teach studio art, graphic design, or art appreciation courses, 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).

Posting Dates

Posting Date: 10/01/2021

Closing Date: 08/09/2022

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.

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. Transcripts-Grad Level

Contact

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