Adjunct Faculty Physician Assistant

Employment Classifications Adjunct Teaching & Research Faculty Rank Instructor Working Title Adjunct Faculty Physician Assistant Posting Number A00150P Work Location Roanoke Division Academic Affairs-10 College/Unit Health & Human Services-1150 Department RUC-Physician Assistant, Dept of- 11523 Discipline Health Education Appointment Term 3 year appointment contract as assigned Full Time/Part Time Part Time Contact Name for Applicant Heather Paisley Contact Phone for Applicant 540-831-1684 Work Schedule

As assigned. Possible nights and weekends

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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 that may be renewed. Adjunct appointments do not guarantee course assignments.

Job Summary

Adjunct faculty members will be responsible for assisting with duties required to meet the needs of the students in the Anatomy lab. This may require the adjunct to be present during scheduled student labs, but will more often require time in the lab to assist with cadaver prosection. This allows students to stay on track with the curricular schedule.

Physical Demands

May require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling. Prolonged standing and walking.

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 clinical practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

Surgical and/or cadaveric dissection experience.

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 08/30/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes 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 Transcript Clerk/Coordinator, Campus P. O. Box 6910, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142

Employment Conditions Must have a criminal background check Alternate work schedule Required job related Licenses Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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

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