Adjunct Instructor - Business Essentials: Introduction to Intercultural Communication

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,898 - 96,534; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting for adjunct faculty positions in the Business Essentials Unit at the School of Business. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Business and have teaching experience, as well as strong communication skills. Duties include supporting the strategic plan and holding online office hours.

The salary range is $4,740-$8,650 per 3 credit hours taught. Interested applicants should note that only those in the applicant pool will be contacted for openings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in business.
• Teaching experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience in business

Experience working with diverse populations

Education

Master’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Canvas or other learning management system

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. Note that we are unable to hire applicants who are not already in the pool.

Course Overview

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 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.

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 opportunity employer.

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]