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 for adjunct teaching
positions. 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.
BUSN 212: This course provides an intuitive approach to algebra and introductory calculus, with an emphasis on concepts, applications and problems related to business. Starting with a review of functions, the course will explore the use of algebra to formulate and solve problems. Students will learn how to use of matrices to solve introductory linear programming problems. Additionally, students will be introduced to limits, continuity, techniques of differentiation and integration as it applies to algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and optimization with an emphasis on applications in business. Students will build their understanding of mathematical models and how to use functions and data to solve real-world problems. Instruction will include the use of spreadsheets as a calculation and graphing tool.
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 strategic plan that focuses on creativity in the curriculum. Instructors will be expected to hold regular, online office hours.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
BUSN 212: This course provides an intuitive approach to algebra and introductory calculus, with an emphasis on concepts, applications and problems related to business. Starting with a review of functions, the course will explore the use of algebra to formulate and solve problems. Students will learn how to use of matrices to solve introductory linear programming problems. Additionally, students will be introduced to limits, continuity, techniques of differentiation and integration as it applies to algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and optimization with an emphasis on applications in business. Students will build their understanding of mathematical models and how to use functions and data to solve real-world problems. Instruction will include the use of spreadsheets as a calculation and graphing tool.
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 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, mathematics, or closely related
discipline.
- Teaching experience in higher education or high school.
- Strong communication and collaboration 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.