Adjunct Instructor - Business Essentials - Career and Professional Development

Job Code
Recruitment Pool: All Applicants
Posting Number: req8179
Unit: School Of Business MBU
Department Website Link:
Location: VCU
Address: 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

The Business Essentials Unit in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty positions on an ongoing basis. Should funding for such adjunct teaching positions become available, the Undergraduate Studies Office will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs. This pool will be accessed only when an opening arises. Note that we are unable to hire applicants who are not already in the pool.

BUSN 301: Career and Professional Development course enrollment is restricted to majors in the School of Business who have completed at least 24 credit hours (sophomore standing). This course focuses on preparing students to enter and succeed in the world of business today. Students will examine standard practices and expectations across organizations, evaluate and develop an individual professional style, create a career plan, and prepare to successfully market themselves for an internship or job.

Position Responsibilities

As an Adjunct Instructor in the Business Essentials Unit in the School of Business, you will help support the School of Business strategic plan. Instructors will be expected to hold regular, online office hours.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business or related field
• Teaching experience, higher education
• 5+ years of work in business
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses online
• Experience with Canvas or other Learning management systems.

Please include the following in your application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume, including names, titles, and email addresses of 3 references (References are only contacted if an applicant passes through the interview and teaching demonstration process.)

Optional:

• In “Other” add your Teaching Evaluations from the most recent semesters taught (max 2 semesters)

Additional Information:

VCU offers benefits for all adjunct faculty that includes, but is not limited to wellbeing resources, optional retirement, and tuition benefits. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here.

The Business Essentials Department is committed to the growth and professional development of its team members and will provide opportunities to foster a culture of learning and career development.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

FLSA: Adjunct Faculty
Job FTE
Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
E-Class: AJ - Adjunct
Job Category: Adjunct Faculty
ORP Eligible
Months
Salary Range: $4,740-$8,650 (depending upon class size)
Compensation Type: Salaried
Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Katybeth Lee
klee@vcu.edu