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.
We seek candidates for the adjunct instructor pool to teach in
person, hybrid, and/or online sections of BUSN 201: Foundations of
Business and/or BUSN 205: Introduction to the World of Business.
BUSN 201 is a required course for sophomore business majors. BUSN
205 is a general education course suitable for freshman or
sophomores and open to all students at the university.
Benefits : All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide
array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU.
Consult the
benefits website
for information on benefits eligibility according to employee
type.
Unit: School Of Business MBU
Department: Business Essentials
Duties & Responsibilities:
As an Adjunct Instructor in the Business Essentials Unit in the
School of Business, you will help support the School of Business's
strategic plan that focuses on creativity in the curriculum.
Instructors will be expected to hold regular online office
hours.
Qualifications:
Minimum 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 an employee at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses with high
enrollment (150-200 students) in higher education
- Experience with Canvas or other Learning management
system
- International business experience for BUSN 205 candidates
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.)
- In “Add Additional Documents” add your Teaching Evaluations
from the most recent semesters taught (max 2 semesters).
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity
employer.
Salary Range: $4,740-$8,650 per 3 credits taught (depending
upon class size)
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Rank: Instructor
Contact Information
Contact Name: Dr. Katybeth
Lee
Contact Email: kelee@vcu.edu