Adjunct Faculty Instructor Pool for Women's and Gender Studies

Old Dominion University; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Dominion University invites applicants for part-time Adjunct teaching opportunities within the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies. We seek individuals who may be available to teach daytime, on-campus courses between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, often in our Gen Ed course “Women, Gender, and Technology,” with some online options.

Minimum qualifications include an MA or PhD in Women’s and Gender Studies (or related field with 18 graduate hours in WGS), excellent communication, and experience

Qualifications

• MA or PhD in Women’s and Gender Studies or closely related field with 18 graduate hours in WGS.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience preparing for and teaching Women’s and Gender Studies courses at college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach daytime, on-campus courses between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, often in Women’s and Gender Studies offerings.
• Occasional online asynchronous teaching opportunities may be available.

Skills

Excellent written & oral communication

Microsoft Office

Teaching experience

Education

MA or PhD in Women’s and Gender Studies

MA or PhD in a related field with 18 graduate hours in WGS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Human Resources at:
  [phone]
  [e-mail]
• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Academic Affairs at:
  [e-mail]

Adjunct Faculty Instructor Pool for Women's and Gender Studies

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• A short cover letter outlining preparation and experience for teaching Women's and Gender Studies courses.
• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Review of applications will begin April 30, 2026, and will recur whenever openings arise. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Questions or requests for additional information can be sent to Dr. Elizabeth Groeneveld, Chair of Women's and Gender Studies, via e-mail at [e-mail].

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Faculty Instructor Pool for Women's and Gender Studies

Department

Department WOMEN'S STUDIES DEPT.

Position Number

Position Number PT-2450

Job Description

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Old Dominion University invites applicants for part-time Adjunct teaching opportunities within the department. Although we are currently fully staffed, we are seeking individuals who may be available to teach as opportunities arise. Those selected will be hired as part of an adjunct pool, which will be utilized as needed based on which courses are in need of coverage. We tend to have the greatest need for instructors who can teach daytime, on-campus courses between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, most often in our General Education class, “Women, Gender, and Technology.” Some online asynchronous teaching opportunities may also be available.

Position Type

Position Type Part-Time

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

M.A. or Ph.D. in Women’s and Gender Studies or an M.A. or Ph.D. in a closely-related field with a minimum of 18 hours graduate credit hours in Women’s and Gender Studies courses.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Preparation for and/or experience in teaching Women’s and Gender Studies courses at the college level.
• A short cover letter outlining preparation and experience for teaching Women’s and Gender Studies courses.
• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Telework Friendly

Telework Friendly No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone].

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
  • Higheredjobs.com
  • DiverseJobs.com
  • InsightIntoDiversity.com
  • Jobs.Virginia.gov
  • Old Dominion University website
  • Virginia Pilot (website or print)
  • Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
  • Academic Keys
  • Other
• If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently employed by, or have previously been employed by, Old Dominion University or Eastern Virginia Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, provide dates of employment.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for Professional References
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents

If you have questions:

Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone] or [e-mail].

Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail].