"Adjunct Instructor, Public Policy and Administration Program (PPAD)"

Job Details

Unit: L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Department: Public Policy and Administration Program

The Public Policy and Administration Program in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Program is recruiting a pool of applicants for adjunct teaching positions. The pool will be accessed as openings arise and the Program will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs.

Duties:

• Teaching courses as needed.
• Ability to successfully teach both in-person and online.
• Must grade all assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Ability to consistently respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Ability to submit final grades according to school and university policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and experience in public policy, public administration, or a related field. Advanced knowledge/experience in the areas of statistics or economics, or both.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the collegiate level. Doctoral degree.

Salary Range: $1,437 per credit ($4,311 for a 3-credit course).

Rank: Instructor

Tenure: Ineligible

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Application Instructions:

All applications should include a cover letter, and detailed resume or curriculum vitae, with the names and contact information of three professional references.

Contact Name: Elsie Harper-Anderson, PPAD Program Director

Contact Email: elharperande@vcu.edu

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