Adjunct Instructor, Public Policy and Administration Program (PPAD)

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond seeks adjunct instructors for the Public Policy and Administration Program to teach courses as needed, both in-person and online. They will grade assignments promptly and respond to student inquiries within 24 hours, ensuring timely final grades in accordance with university policy.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in public policy or related field, with preference for a doctoral degree and experience in statistics or economics.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public policy or related field required.
• Experience or advanced knowledge in statistics or economics preferred.
• Ability to foster a respectful, professional environment for diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching in-person and online

Timely grading

Respond to inquiries within 24 hours

Education

Master’s degree in public policy or public administration or related field

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Unit: L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Department: Public Policy and Administration Program

The Public Policy and Administration Program in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Program is recruiting a pool of applicants for 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:

• Master’s degree and experience in public policy, public administration, or a related field. Advanced knowledge/experience in the areas of statistics or economics, or both.
• 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:

• Experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Doctoral degree.

Salary Range:

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

Rank: Instructor

Tenure: Ineligible

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Contact Name: Elsie Harper-Anderson, PPAD Program Director

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.