Adjunct Faculty- Department of Focused Inquiry

Duties & 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 as well as student engagement, with a particular emphasis on written and oral communication, critical thinking, collaborative learning, information fluency, and ethical reasoning.

All adjunct faculty are expected to 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.
  • We welcome candidates from any academic discipline with interest or experience in teaching interdisciplinary general education courses with an emphasis on written and oral communication and critical thinking.
  • 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:
  • Candidates desiring to work with a student population from all backgrounds in a collaborative, learning-centered community of teachers and learners.
  • Experience or evidence of excellence in teaching interdisciplinary general education courses with an emphasis on written and oral communication and critical thinking.
  • Preference is given to candidates with a background in disciplines that promote a multi- and inter-disciplinary approach to teaching and learning.
  • Experience working with diverse student populations and promoting inclusivity and equity in the classroom.

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.

Pay

• Salary Range: $1,694 per credit hour

Schedule

• Salary Range: $1,694 per credit hour

Contact Information

Katy Hanggi, hanggik@vcu.edu