Adjunct Instructor - Student Success

Virginia Commonwealth University • Richmond, VA

10d

About The Position

The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student
Success (SEMSS) at Virginia Commonwealth University is expanding a pool of
applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. This pool will only be
accessed if an adjunct opportunity arises to teach a student success course, a
one-credit course for first-year undergraduate students. Qualified applicants
will be invited to share their interests and/or qualifications in teaching
various course topics. Course topics can be reviewed at
https://fyesye.vcu.edu/first-year-experience/first-year-success-courses/.

Requirements

• A graduate degree in a field related to the course(s) one would teach or at least 18 completed credits in a graduate degree program prior to the start of the Fall term.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Evident interest in supporting first-year students in their transition to the university.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching undergraduate courses in higher education.
• Experience teaching student success courses at VCU.

Responsibilities

• Teach at least one section of UNIV101, UNIV103, or UNIV191.
• Hold one office hour (virtually or in-person) per week, per course taught.
• Grade all assignments and exams in a timely manner and post grades regularly to Canvas.
• Submit early alert notifications, midterm grades, and final grades according to school policy.
• Use VCU email for all VCU work-related responsibilities.
• Complete all required instructor training and, as necessary, attend student success faculty meetings.
• Report to and regularly communicate with a course’s lead instructor and the Director of First and Second Year Experiences to ensure a successful class experience.

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 [https://hr.vcu.edu/benefits/all-benefits/] for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees