Adjunct Instructor - Business Essentials: Communications

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 4,900 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting an ongoing pool of adjunct instructors for the School of Business. Applicants from this pool may be contacted when openings arise for BUSN 325 and BUSN 329 courses, with regular office hours expected.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Business or related field, teaching experience, and 5+ years of business experience, plus strong communication skills. Contact information below for qualification matching and opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality instruction to undergraduate students.
• Hold regular office hours and participate in program activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong written and oral communication

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Business or related field

Higher education teaching experience

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

The Business Essentials Unit in the School of Business at VirginiaCommonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants foradjunct faculty positions on an ongoing basis. Should funding forsuch adjunct teaching positions become available, BusinessEssentials will contact persons in the pool whose credentials matchour teaching needs. This pool will be accessed only when an openingarises. Note that we are unable to hire applicants who are notalready in the pool.

BUSN 325: Business Communications

The course equips students withbusiness communication skills for diverse formats, audiences, andcontexts. Through real-world applications, students will refinetheir written, oral, and digital communication, developing theability to inform, persuade, and inspire. Key topics includebusiness writing, data storytelling, visual and nonverbalcommunication, pitching ideas, and delivering professionalpresentations. Emphasis is placed on clarity, tone, audienceanalysis, and ethical use of communication tools to buildconfidence and professionalism in dynamic businessenvironments.

BUSN 329: Introduction to Intercultural Communication

The courseentails an introduction to the basic concepts, principles andskills for improving verbal and nonverbal communication withpersons from different cultures. Using a cultural general approach,topics discussed include the concept of culture, barriers tointercultural communication, verbal communication process andnonverbal communication aspects.

Duties & Responsibilities

As an Adjunct Instructor in the Business Essentials Unit in theSchool of Business, you will help support the School of Businessstrategic plan by providing high quality instruction toundergraduate students. Instructors will be expected to holdregular office hours.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business or related field
• Teaching experience
• 5+ years of work in business or relevant experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environmentof respect, professionalism and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds andexperiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member atVCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business experience
• Higher education teaching experience
• Experience with Canvas or another learning managementsystem

Benefits

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

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunityemployer.

Salary Range

$4,905-$8,950 per 3 credit hours taught(depending upon class size)

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Rank

Instructor

Contact Information

Contact Name: Dr. KatybethLee

Contact Email: [e-mail]