Adjunct Faculty-Department of Focused Inquiry

About the role

The College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Focused Inquiry, is seeking part‑time adjunct faculty members to teach Focused Inquiry courses on an as‑needed basis. Faculty members participate in shared curricula, with the expectation that students across all sections of a course achieve similar learning objectives. While adjunct vacancies cannot be guaranteed from semester to semester, qualified applicants willing to accept part‑time teaching work on an as‑needed basis are invited to apply. For more information about Virginia Commonwealth University, visit http://www.vcu.edu/about/. For an overview of living and working in the Richmond area, see https://www.vcu.edu/why-vcu/. Additional details about the Department of Focused Inquiry are available at https://focusedinquiry.vcu.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Primary teaching responsibilities include instruction of UNIV 111, 112, and/or 200, which students are expected to complete in their first two years.
• This three‑semester, interdisciplinary course sequence is learner‑centered and promotes integrative thinking and student engagement, with emphasis on written and oral communication, critical thinking, collaborative learning, information fluency, and ethical reasoning.
• Adjunct faculty must be available to students outside of class via office hours (one hour for each 3‑hour class taught) as well as via email and other electronic communications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Focused Inquiry promotes a multi‑ and inter‑disciplinary approach to teaching and learning. Candidates from any academic discipline with interest or experience in teaching interdisciplinary general education courses emphasizing written and oral communication and critical thinking are welcome. Evidence of excellence in college‑level teaching is required. At least three years of college teaching experience in a general education curriculum is preferred. A master’s degree in an academic discipline is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference is given to candidates desiring to work with a student population from all backgrounds in a collaborative, learning‑centered community of teachers and learners. Individuals from all backgrounds and/or experiential learning through lived experiences and/or professional service that inform a variety of worldviews and/or perspectives are welcomed.

Skills

• Interdisciplinary teaching
• Written and oral communication
• Critical thinking
• Collaborative learning
• Information fluency
• Ethical reasoning

Pay

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 employee type.

Contact: Katy Hanggi, Email: hanggik@vcu.edu