Adjunct- Honors College : Topics

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 2,700; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Honors College is recruiting applicants to teach 3-credit undergraduate topics courses as adjunct instructors. The position supports diverse disciplines from liberal arts to sciences and interdisciplinary topics.

Responsibilities include facilitating course objectives, meeting instruction guidelines, timely grading, and prompt response to inquiries. The role is fully onsite with a focus on maintaining a respectful, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a relevant discipline.
• Experience teaching or facilitating university courses.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment with civility and respect.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the course objectives.
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubric provided.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to College/Department policy.

Education

Master's degree

18 graduate semester hours

Job description

Advertising Summary

The Honors College at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking applicants to teach 3-credit undergraduate courses. Proposals in the liberal arts, humanities, the natural and social sciences, as well as interdisciplinary topics are highly desired.

Unit

Honors College

Department

Honors College

Department Summary

The VCU Honors College is an inclusive community of scholars that inspires creativity, enduring curiosity and a commitment to improve the human experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Position Overview

The Honors College at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting applicants for teaching adjunct faculty positions for topics courses.

Position duties include:

• Facilitate the course objectives.


• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.


• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubric provided.


• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.


• Submit final grades according to College/Department policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.


• A master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in a relevant discipline specific to the course topic proposed.

Salary Range

$2,316

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Hours per Week

13.82

Restricted Position

No

ORP Eligible

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Fully Onsite

Rank

Instructor

Tenure

Ineligible

Contact Information

Contact Name: Jacqueline Smith-Mason

Contact Email: [e-mail]