Adjunct Instructor, Public Administration Master’s Program (PADM)

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University, through the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, is soliciting applicants for an adjunct pool for the Spring 2026 semester and beyond.

The Public Administration Master’s Program seeks instructors to teach as openings arise, both in-person and online, with responsibilities including timely grading, student inquiries within 24 hours, and adherence to university policy.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in public administration, public policy, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to foster respect, professionalism, and civility among faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as needed.
• Deliver instruction both in-person and online.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades in accordance with school and university policy.

Skills

Teaching experience

In-person and online instruction

Education

Doctoral degree in public administration/public policy/related field

Job description

Unit:

L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Department:

Public Administration Master’s Program

The Public Administration Master’s Program in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Program is recruiting a pool of applicants for the Spring 2026 semester and onward for possible adjunct teaching positions. The pool will be accessed as openings arise and the Program will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs.

Duties:

• Teaching courses as needed.
• Ability to successfully teach both in-person and online.
• Must grade all assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Ability to consistently respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Ability to submit final grades according to school and university policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree and experience in public administration, public policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching courses at a graduate-level.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the areas of public administration or public policy.

Salary Range:

$1,487 per credit ($4,461 for a 3-credit course).

Rank:

Instructor

Tenure:

Ineligible

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Contact Name:

Myung Jin, PADM Program Chair

Contact Email:

[e-mail]

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.