Adjunct Instructor - Business Essentials: Introduction to Intercultural Communication

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,898 - 96,534; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for an Adjunct Instructor for the Business Essentials Unit at Virginia Commonwealth University. The role involves supporting the School of Business strategic plan and conducting online office hours.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Business, teaching experience, and strong communication skills. Salary ranges from $4,740 to $8,650 per 3 credit hours taught depending on class size. Contact Dr. Katybeth Lee for more information.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work in business.
• Teaching experience at higher education level.

Responsibilities

• Help support the School of Business strategic plan.
• Hold regular online office hours.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience fostering respectful environments

Education

Master’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Canvas or another learning management system

Job description

The Business Essentials Unit in the School of Business at VirginiaCommonwealth 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 UndergraduateStudies Office will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs. This pool will be accessed only when an opening arises. Note that we are unable to hire applicants who are not already in the pool.

BUSN 329: The course entails an introduction to the basic concepts, principles and skills for improving verbal and nonverbal communication with persons from different cultures. Using a cultural general approach, topics discussed include the concept of culture, barriers to intercultural communication, verbal communication process and nonverbal communication aspects.

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 employeetype.

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

• Business experience
• Experience with Canvas or another learning management system

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunityemployer.

Salary Range: $4,740-$8,650 per 3 credit hours taught (depending upon class size)

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Rank: Instructor

Contact Information

Contact Name: Dr. Katybeth Lee

Contact Email: [e-mail]