Adjunct Faculty - Jepson School of Leadership Studies

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership Studies invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position. The role involves undergraduate teaching, delivering engaging lectures, and contributing to the school’s leadership studies curriculum.

Ph.D. strongly preferred with prior undergraduate teaching experience. Candidates should communicate effectively with students, maintain records, and submit required grade reports promptly as part of the academic team.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. strongly preferred; prior undergraduate teaching experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with undergraduate students.
• Knowledge of subject matter and ability to engage students.

Responsibilities

• Meet classes as scheduled.
• Strive to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Take a sympathetic interest in the progress and development of each student.
• Keep accurate records of the academic standing of each student and hand in promptly all reports of grades and other information required by the deans, the Registrar, the Provost, or the President.

Skills

Teaching experience

Undergraduate instruction

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. strongly preferred

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Jepson School of Leadership Studies

Requirements for the position:

• Ph.D. strongly preferred; prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level; knowledge of subject matter; and ability to communicate effectively with undergraduate students required.

Adjunct faculty are expected to meet classes as scheduled, strive to improve teaching effectiveness, take a sympathetic interest in the progress and development of each student, keep accurate records of the academic standing of each student, and hand in promptly all reports of grades and other information required by the deans, the Registrar, the Provost, or the President.

The University of Richmond School of Law is a top-ranked law school that combines a rigorous academic program with extensive clinical and experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for 21st-century legal practice. The law faculty are among the best teacher-scholars in the nation with a commitment to producing knowledge that expands the understanding of law and contributes to the improvement of society. The Law School also cultivates a genuinely collegial community marked by engagement, civility, inclusivity, and concern for others and the greater good. The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university.

The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our university community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment.