Adjunct Faculty Instructor Pool for Women's and Gender Studies

Posting Details

Job Title
Adjunct Faculty Instructor Pool for Women's and Gender Studies

Department
WOMEN'S STUDIES DEPT.

Position Number
PT-2450

Job Description

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Old Dominion University invites applicants for part-time Adjunct teaching opportunities within the department. Although we are currently fully staffed, we are seeking individuals who may be available to teach as opportunities arise. Those selected will be hired as part of an adjunct pool, which will be utilized as needed based on which courses are in need of coverage. We tend to have the greatest need for instructors who can teach daytime, on-campus courses between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, most often in our General Education class, “Women, Gender, and Technology.” Some online asynchronous teaching opportunities may also be available.

Position Type
Part-Time

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

M.A. or Ph.D. in Women’s and Gender Studies or an M.A. or Ph.D. in a closely-related field with a minimum of 18 hours graduate credit hours in Women’s and Gender Studies courses.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
2. Experience with Microsoft Office.
3. Preparation for and/or experience in teaching Women’s and Gender Studies courses at the college level.

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
03/01/2026

Application Review Date
04/30/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply via https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/25594 and submit:

1. A short cover letter outlining preparation and experience for teaching Women’s and Gender Studies courses.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
4. Contact information for 3 professional references.

Review of applications will begin April 30, 2026, and will recur whenever openings arise. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Questions or requests for additional information can be sent to Dr. Elizabeth Groeneveld, Chair of Women’s and Gender Studies, via e-mail at egroenev@odu.edu.

Telework Friendly
No