Adjunct Faculty - Geospatial Science

Posting Details

Posting Details Employment Classifications Adjunct Teaching & Research Faculty Rank Instructor Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Geospatial Science Posting Number A00163P Work Location Radford Division Academic Affairs-10 College / Unit Science & Technology-1170 Department Geospatial Science, Dept of-11714 Discipline Geospatial Science Appointment Term 3 year appointment contract as assigned Contact Name for Applicant Dr.

Stockton Maxwell Contact Phone for Applicant 540-831-7604 Work Schedule

As assigned. Possible nights and weekends

Posting Text Chief Objective of Position Invite candidates with substantive expertise and demonstrated excellence in teaching in the program’s core areas of in geospatial science, geography, geoinformatics and environmental studies / science for undergraduate courses.

The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester. Job Summary Teaching geospatial science, geography, geoinformatics and environmental studies / science courses as assigned.

Physical Demands 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.

• Required Qualifications Teaching experience desirable;
• Strong communication skills;
• Experience assessing classes;
• Knowledge of regional, physical and cultural geography;

Classroom management skills. Preferred Qualifications 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).

Education 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.

In some cases, subject to the approval by the Provost, recommendation for appointment may be based on the substitution of significant experience for the degree.

A memo from the Dean placed in the instructor’s personnel file is required to justify an exception to the accreditation standards of SACS and must include certification of the knowledge and skills.

Closing Date 06 / 01 / 2025 Open Until Filled No 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 Must have a criminal background check, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below Alternate work schedule May teach evening courses Required job related Licenses Describe other job related licenses and / or certifications Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Current Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness and Scholarly Activity
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