Adjunct Instructor, Urban and Regional Studies and Planning Program (URSP)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond invites applications to join a pool of adjunct instructors in the Urban and Regional Studies and Planning program. The pool is accessed as openings arise and teaching needs determine contact.

Responsibilities include teaching courses, in-person and online delivery, timely grading, and prompt communication with students. Rank is Instructor; tenure is Ineligible; salary is per credit with options for 3-credit courses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field.
• Commitment to respect, professionalism and civility with diverse faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses as needed.
• Ability to 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.

Education

Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field

Job description

Unit: L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and PublicAffairs

Department: Urban and Regional Studies and Planning Program

The Urban and Regional Studies and Planning program in the L.Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Program isrecruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teachingpositions. The pool will be accessed as openings arise and theProgram will contact persons in the pool whose credentials matchour 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 24hours.
• Ability to submit final grades according to school and universitypolicy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or relatedfield.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning.

Salary Range: $1,487 per credit ($4,461 for a 3-creditcourse).

Rank: Instructor

Tenure: Ineligible

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Contact Name: Meghan Gough, URSP Interim Program Chair

Contact Email: [e-mail]

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university andacademic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University iscommitted to an environment where all can thrive in their pursuitof excellence. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equalopportunity employer.