College of Engineering and Technology- Adjunct faculty

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Chesterfield, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Virginia State University (VSU), a public and comprehensive 1890 Land Grant institution and historically black college/university (HBCU) founded in 1882, is seeking qualified applicants for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters for the College of Engineering and Technology. Completed applications will undergo a continuous review process, and the department will contact qualified applicants for interviews as needed. VSU Course description can be found at https://www.vsu.edu/academics/academic-catalog.php. Adjunct-faculty primary responsibilities require them to teach up to 12 credit hours per semester in-person and/or online (both synchronous and asynchronous). VSU Faculty must provide and engage students during regular office hours to meet and promote student engagement and success. At VSU, where Greater Happens Here, we offer 36 undergraduate, 17 graduate, and 2 doctoral degree programs and 8 certificate programs across six academic colleges. Adjunct faculty appointments are limited to a one-year contract and will be considered for additional appointments upon review and need of the university and academic disciplines. Academicians with a keen interest in teaching opportunities within another college at VSU are strongly encouraged to apply directly to the respective job postings. It is also a condition of employment that within thirty (30) days of hire, you are required to submit documentation to the hiring authority that you have the academic qualifications for the faculty position in which you are hired. Failure to comply with this documentation requirement and/or misrepresent your professional credentials in any manner may result in revocation of your contract and/or termination of your faculty appointment with VSU. Faculty rank eligibility will be reviewed and determined in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the VSU Faculty Handbook. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The College of Engineering and Technology is home to the following academic departments: Department of Computer Science, Department of Engineering, Department of Applied Engineering Technology, Department of Mathematics and Economics.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in the teaching field or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the teaching field.
• Proficiency to teach courses in the following areas: Applied Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Economics.
• Must demonstrate effective and engaging teaching skills.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with a culturally and educationally diverse student population.
• Proficiency and willingness to adapt to new and emerging pedagogies in the classroom.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in a higher education environment is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Banner/Blackboard) with an ability to use technology to enhance the teaching and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester in-person and/or online (both synchronous and asynchronous).
• Provide and engage students during regular office hours to meet and promote student engagement and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level