School of World Studies Adjunct Rolling Pool

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of World Studies in the College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting adjunct instructors for the World Cinema program. The pool will be consulted as needed to interview qualified applicants.

Instructors may teach introductory and upper-level courses on world cinema, global film history, and regional or thematic electives, with a focus on in-person instruction and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Film Studies, Cinema Studies, Media Studies, or related field appropriate to the position.
• Academic training, teaching experience, or demonstrated expertise in cinema, film history, film theory, or visual/media culture appropriate to the courses being taught.

Responsibilities

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Prepare and deliver course content appropriate to the assigned World Cinema course for in-person instruction
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner;
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours;
• Maintain regular communication with students and program faculty as appropriate;
• Submit final grades according to VCU policy.

Skills

Teaching experience

World cinema knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Film Studies

Ph.D. or terminal degree preferred

Job description

Unit

College of Humanities and Sciences MBU

Department

School of World Studies

Department Summary

The School of World Studies in theCollege of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia CommonwealthUniversity is recruiting a pool of applicants for adjunct teachingpositions in the World Cinema program. The School of World Studieswill consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualifiedapplicants for interviews on an as‑needed basis.

Adjunct instructors may be asked to teach introductory andupper‑level elective courses in World Cinema. Courses may includebroad introductions to world cinema and global film history, aswell as electives focused on particular regions, genres, historicalperiods, filmmakers, aesthetic traditions, or theoreticalapproaches to cinema.

A link to World Cinema course descriptions in VCU's UndergraduateBulletin can be found on the VCU Bulletin website. While teachingneeds may arise across the World Cinema curriculum, the programparticularly seeks instructors who can teach introductory coursesas well as contribute upper‑level electives in their areas ofspecialization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines;
• Prepare and deliver course content appropriate to the assigned World Cinema course for in‑person instruction
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner;
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours;
• Maintain regular communication with students and program faculty asappropriate;
• Submit final grades according to VCU policy.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Film Studies, Cinema Studies, Media Studies, or a related humanities or social science field appropriate to theposition; Academic training, teaching experience, or demonstratedexpertise in cinema, film history, film theory, or visual/mediaculture appropriate to the courses being taught.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Film Studies, Cinema Studies, Media Studies, or a related field appropriate to the position;
• Demonstrated record of teaching experience at the university level;
• Ability to teach both introductory World Cinema courses and upper‑level electives in one or more areas of specialization;
• Experience teaching global, transnational, comparative, or non‑U.S.cinema;
• Experience with in‑person, online and asynchronousinstruction;
• 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

Salary Range

$1,487 per credit hour

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 employeetype.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

University Job Title

Adjunct Faculty

Contact Information

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