A Geosciences Professor teaches foundational geoscience ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the geoscience curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
Radford City - Main Campus Job Description Supplement the faculty of the Department of Geospatial and Environmental Sciences whenever additional faculty are needed to provide instruction. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior teaching experience. Special Instructions to Applicants Interested candidates should submit (1) a letter of application describing your background and potential contributions to the department; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a two-page statement on your teaching philosophy, including examples of your teaching effectiveness and addressing how you promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (4) names and contact information for three professional references. 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:
Must have a criminal background check, Alternate work schedule - if other than
M-F, 8-5
please describe below Is this position
Grant Funded:
No Is this position restricted: No Is this position eligible for telework:
Yes Hours Per Week:
Months per
Year:
Statement of Economic Interest Required:
No FLSA Status:
Exempt Work Classification:
Adjunct Faculty Normal Work Schedule:
As assigned. Possible nights and weekends
Employee Classification:
Part-time Teaching Department:
Geospatial and Earth Sci, Dept of Salary:
$1,385 (1 credit hour) to $4,155 (3 credit hours)
Department Contact Name:
Wendy Clark Department Contact Phone:
540-831-5558
Department Contact Email:
wlclark1@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.
