Adjunct Instructor, Honors College – Flourishing (Rolling Pool)

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,400 - 1,700; Part time

Job summary

VCU Honors College is seeking a part-time instructor in Richmond, VA to facilitate course objectives and meet instruction guidelines. The role includes grading, timely responses to student inquiries within 24 hours, and submitting final grades in accordance with college policies.

Minimum qualifications require a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours and a strong understanding of college students' emotional, motivational, and developmental needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in psychology, counseling, education, behavioral health, student affairs, student development, or related field.
• Strong understanding of emotional, motivational, and developmental needs of college students.
• Experience fostering respect, professionalism, and civility with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Ph.D. in psychology, education, counseling, or related discipline (preferred).
• Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the course objectives.
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner according to rubric.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to College and department policies.

Skills

Student well-being understanding

Diversity and civility

Communication with students

Education

Master's degree + 18 graduate hours

Ph.D. in related field (preferred)

Job description

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

Honors College

Department

Honors College

Duties & Responsibilities

Position responsibilities duties include, (but are not limited to):

• Facilitate the course objectives
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubric provided
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours
• Submit final grades according to College and department policies

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in psychology, counseling, education, behavioral health, student affairs, student development, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the emotional, motivational, and developmental needs of college students.
• 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 a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology, education, counseling, or a related discipline
• Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level

Salary Range

Minimum of $1,437 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Hours per Week

28

ORP Eligible

No

Contact Information

Contact Name: Jackie Smith-Mason

Contact Email: [e-mail]