Adjunct Instructor - Business Essentials: Career and Professional Development

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Business Essentials Unit in the School of Business is recruiting adjunct instructors for an ongoing pool to be accessed when an opening arises. You will teach BUSN 301, focusing on preparing students to enter and succeed in today’s business world, including career planning and internship/job market readiness.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Business or related field, 5+ years in business, and strong written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business or related field.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• 5+ years of work in business.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to respect, professionalism and civility with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• As an Adjunct Instructor, support the School of Business strategic plan and hold regular online office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

5+ years in business

Strong communication

Respect & civility

Education

Master’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The Business Essentials Unit in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty positions on an ongoing basis. Should funding for such adjunct teaching positions become available, the Undergraduate Studies Office will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs. This pool will be accessed only when an opening arises.

BUSN 301: This course focuses on preparing students to enter and succeed in the world of business today. Students will examine standard practices and expectations across organizations, evaluate and develop an individual professional style, create a career plan, and prepare to successfully market themselves for an internship or job.

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

Unit

School Of Business MBU

Department

Business Essentials

Duties & Responsibilities

As an Adjunct Instructor in the Business Essentials Unit in the School of Business, you will help support the School of Business strategic plan. Instructors will be expected to hold regular, online office hours.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business or related field
• Teaching experience, higher education
• 5+ years of work in business
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• 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 an employee at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses online
• Experience with Canvas or other Learning management systems.

Salary Range

$4,740-$8,650 per 3 credits taught (depending upon class size)

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Rank

Instructor

Equal Opportunity Statement

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.