Adjunct Instructor - Legal Environment of Business

Job Code
Recruitment Pool: All Applicants
Posting Number: req8175
Unit: School Of Business MBU
Department: Business Essentials
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.

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

• J.D. degree
• 5+ years of work in the legal profession
• 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 a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching excellence in teaching courses with high enrollment in higher education
• Experience with Canvas or another learning management system

Special Instructions: Please include the following with 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 "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: 0.70
Exemption Status: Exempt
E-Class: AJ - Adjunct
Job Category: Adjunct Faculty
ORP Eligible:
Months: 12
Salary Range: $4,740-$8,650 (depending on class size)
Compensation Type: Salaried
Contact Information for Candidates: Dr. Katybeth Lee, kelee@vcu.edu