English Adjunct (Rolling Pool)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,682,000 - 2,276,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for an adjunct faculty pool in the English Department. Positions cover Writing, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Literature, and Film, and are filled as needed through June 30, 2026.

Applications remain active until then; interviews will be conducted for selected candidates. Responsibilities include meeting course guidelines, timely grading, responding to student inquiries within 24 hours, and submitting grades per policy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with experience and specialized expertise directly related to the position.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Grade assignments and exams promptly based on instructions/rubric provided.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to College/Department policy

Skills

Teaching experience

Professionalism and civility

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a widearray of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employeetype.

Unit

College of Humanit and Sciences MBU

Department

English

Duties & Responsibilities

The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty through June 30, 2026, for course sections within the English Department in the areas of Writing, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Literature and Film. This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will remain active until June 30, 2026; you may resubmit your application for subsequent years. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position duties include:

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Grade assignments and exams promptly based oninstructions/rubric provided.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to College/Department policy

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field with experience and specializedexpertise directly related to the position.

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment ofrespect, professionalism, and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds andexperiences, or a commitment to do so as a member of VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. or another doctoral degree in a related discipline ordirectly related to the position is highly preferred.

Previous experience teaching courses within the Department ofEnglish curriculum.

Demonstrated teaching experience.

Contact

For information or questions about the position, contact ProfessorSachi Shimomura, Associate Chair, at [e-mail] or Les Harrison at [e-mail].

Salary Range

$ 1,437 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt