Title: Adjunct Faculty - UNIV 100

Application Review Date: Continuous

Work Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The chief objective of this position is to provide faculty instruction for the course UNIV 100.

UNIV 100 Faculty Instructors play a vital role in supporting first-year student success and transition to university life. This position involves co-teaching a first-year seminar course alongside a trained student Peer Instructor. Faculty Instructors provide guidance, mentorship, and academic instruction to help students develop essential skills such as time management, critical thinking, academic resilience, and engagement with campus resources.

Instructors foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment while modeling strong academic and professional behaviors. They collaborate closely with campus partners, attend required training sessions, and participate in ongoing course improvement efforts. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' academic journeys during a critical transition period.

Required Qualifications

All UNIV 100 faculty must have at least a Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience teaching;
Strong communication skills;
Experience assessing classes;
Classroom management skills.

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: Tracy Burcham, Campus P. O. Box 6910, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142 or electronically to tburcham@radford.edu.

UNIV 100 Faculty Instructors must attend a scheduled training as offered upon appointment. The training date and time will be announced.

Employment Conditions: 

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 

Months per Year: 

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Employee Classification: Part-time Teaching

Department: Student Connection Programs

Salary: Stipend based on credit hours per class

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Department Contact Name: Ash Yearwood

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-6567

Department Contact Email: amyearwood@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.