Adjunct Faculty- Department of Focused Inquiry

Virginia Commonwealth University- College of Humanities and Sciences; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 2,333,654; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for a wide array of benefits

Job summary

A state university in Virginia is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for the Department of Focused Inquiry. The role involves teaching interdisciplinary courses that enhance communication and critical thinking. Candidates must have a Master's degree and demonstrated teaching excellence. Flexibility in teaching availability is necessary, and the salary is $1,694 per credit hour. Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and references.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an academic discipline is required.
• Evidence of excellence in college-level teaching is required.
• Preference given to candidates who desire to work with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach Focused Inquiry courses such as UNIV 111, 112, and/or 200.
• Provide instruction that promotes integrative thinking and student engagement.
• Be available to students outside of class through office hours and electronic communication.

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Department of Focused Inquiry

The College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking part-time adjunct faculty members to teach Focused Inquiry courses on an as-needed basis. Faculty members teaching in the Department of Focused Inquiry participate in shared curricula, with the expectation that students across all sections of a course achieve similar learning objectives.

Availability: At this time we cannot guarantee adjunct vacancies from semester to semester. However, we invite qualified applicants who are willing to accept part-time teaching work on an as-needed basis.

Please visit VCU website and Richmond area info. For more information about the Department of Focused Inquiry, see department site.

Duties & Responsibilities

Primary teaching responsibilities include instruction of UNIV 111, 112, and/or 200. These courses are three-semester, interdisciplinary, learner‑centered sequences that promote integrative thinking, student engagement, written and oral communication, critical thinking, collaborative learning, information fluency, and ethical reasoning. Adjunct faculty are expected to be available to students outside of class via office hours (one hour for each 3‑hour class taught) and via email and other electronic communications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Focus on interdisciplinary general education with emphasis on written and oral communication and critical thinking.
• Evidence of excellence in college‑level teaching is required.
• Preferred: at least three years of college teaching experience in a general education curriculum.
• Master’s degree in an academic discipline is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference given to candidates who desire to work with a student population from all backgrounds in a collaborative, learning‑centered community of teachers and learners.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiential learning that inform a variety of worldviews and perspectives.

Salary Range: $1,694 per credit hour

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits. Consult the benefits website for eligibility information.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Application Requirements

• Letter of intent (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information (including email addresses) of three references who can address teaching abilities.

Additional Information: Your application will remain active through June 2026. If interested after that date, you may resubmit an application for the subsequent academic year. New applications must be submitted each year. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Information: Katy Hanggi, [e-mail]