Adjunct Faculty - School of Arts & Sciences

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Richmond in Virginia is seeking adjunct faculty in the School of Arts & Sciences. The role involves teaching courses drawn from diverse disciplines and work experiences, with part-time schedules and rigorous academic standards.

Applicants should meet SACSCOC requirements with a master's degree as described, and be prepared to maintain records, grade reports, and participate in campus program activities. The university emphasizes diversity and inclusive excellence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master's degree in the teaching field or a related field with at least 18 hours of masters level work for the field in which they will teach.
• Adjunct faculty must meet classes as scheduled and maintain accurate grade records and reports required by deans, Registrar, Provost, or President.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and supportive student development.

Responsibilities

• Meet classes as scheduled and strive to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Keep accurate records of student academic standing and promptly report grades and other required information.
• Support student development and contribute to department and university goals.

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Adjunct faculty members in the School of Arts & Sciences teach courses that draw upon their rich variety of academic disciplines and work experiences.

All part-time faculty must meet SACSCOC regulation requirements. They must have earned either a masters degree in their respective teaching field or a masters degree in another field with at least 18 hours of masters level work for the field in which they will teach. If an individual that does not meet these requirements, but has experience and skills that could be justified to SACSCOC, a justification letter can be provided to support these qualifications.

Adjunct faculty will be expected to meet classes as scheduled, to strive to improve teaching effectiveness, to take a sympathetic interest in the progress and development of each student, to keep accurate records of the academic standing of each student, and to 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 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. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered, focused on preparing students "to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society."

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.