Adjunct Faculty Physician Assistant - Pharmacology

Adjunct Faculty Physician Assistant - Pharmacology

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: Adjunct Faculty Transcript Clerk/Coordinator, Campus P. O. Box 6910, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142

Employment Classifications: Adjunct Teaching & Research Faculty

Rank: Instructor

Working Title: Adjunct Faculty Physician Assistant - Pharmacology

Posting Number: A00152P

Work Location: Roanoke Higher Education Center

Division: Academic Affairs-10

College/Unit: Health & Human Services-1150

Department: RUC-Physician Assistant, Dept of-11523

Appointment Term: 3 year appointment contract as assigned

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Contact Name for Applicant: Heather Paisley

Contact Phone for Applicant:

Work Schedule: As assigned. Possible nights and weekends.

Chief Objective of Position: Adjunct Faculty positions supplement the faculty of a department whenever additional faculty are needed. Adjunct faculty hold, as defined by their letter of appointment, without eligibility toward tenure; where authorized by the Dean, adjunct appointments may be renewed. Adjunct appointments do not guarantee course assignments.

Job Summary: Adjunct faculty will be the primary instructor for the Physician Assistant Program Pharmacology courses. Three pharmacology courses are offered in succession (Fall, Spring, Summer) to each cohort.

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. Doctorate preferred. Must have ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Basic understanding of educational principles and methodologies. Leadership and organizational abilities essential. Preferred candidates have experience as a PharmD or a clinical practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications: 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. 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.

Posting Date: 11/30/2023

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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: Adjunct Faculty Transcript Clerk/Coordinator, Campus P. O. Box 6910, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142.

Employment Conditions: Must have a criminal background check.

Required job related Licenses: Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications.

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: Reasonable Accommodation Statement: If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process, please contact the hiring department.

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts-Grad Level

Optional Documents:

1. Transcripts

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