Adjunct Instructor - Business Foundations

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 4,700 - 8,700; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking adjunct instructors to join the pool for BUSN 201: Foundations of Business and BUSN 205: Introduction to the World of Business. Courses may be taught in person, hybrid, or online, depending on scheduling and student needs.

The adjunct pool is ongoing; candidates with a Master's degree, relevant teaching experience, and strong communication skills will be contacted when openings arise. Regular online office hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business or related field required.
• Teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Experience fostering respect and civility across diverse populations is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the School of Business's strategic plan, focusing on creativity in the curriculum.
• Hold regular online office hours and participate in course coordination as needed.

Skills

5+ years business experience

Strong communication skills

Teaching experience

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

We seek candidates for the adjunct instructor pool to teach in person, hybrid, and/or online sections of BUSN 201: Foundations of Business and/or BUSN 205: Introduction to the World of Business. BUSN 201 is a required course for sophomore business majors. BUSN 205 is a general education course suitable for freshman or sophomores and open to all students at the university.

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's strategic plan that focuses on creativity in the curriculum. 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 with high enrollment (150-200 students) in higher education
• Experience with Canvas or other Learning management system
• International business experience for BUSN 205 candidates

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

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

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Rank

Instructor