Adjunct Instructor - Supply Chain Management and Analytics, School of Business

Virginia Commonwealth University • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Supply Chain and Analytics department in Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Business invites applicants to join an ongoing pool of adjunct instructors. The pool will be used to address teaching needs as they arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted for interviews. The department offers undergraduate and graduate courses in operations management, global supply chain management, business statistics, analytics, logistics, procurement, quality management, and related topics. Courses are offered in person, online, and in hybrid formats, with a particular need for in-person instruction at VCU’s School of Business in Snead Hall, Richmond, Virginia.

Applicants should indicate their ability and willingness to teach in person, any scheduling constraints, and their preferred content areas or courses. Instructors are expected to meet course instruction guidelines and contact-hour requirements, support students, assess and provide timely feedback on coursework, hold office hours or appointments, submit grades by university deadlines, coordinate with departmental faculty on course alignment, and maintain a professional learning environment that supports student success. Teaching methods vary and may include lectures, demonstrations, data-analysis problems, case studies, exams, and student presentations.

The position requires a relevant master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, proficiency with common office applications, ability to use Canvas, and availability to teach at assigned times and in designated modalities. Adjunct faculty must comply with Virginia regulations limiting workload across Virginia institutions of higher education. The starting salary is $1,635 per credit hour. VCU states that employees are eligible for a wide array of benefits, with eligibility dependent on employee type.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business, statistics, supply chain management, operations management, operations research, or another related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with common office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use online learning management systems, specifically Canvas, for content delivery.
• Availability and commitment to teach at scheduled meeting times and in the designated instructional modalities for assigned courses.
• Ability to work independently and meet instructional deadlines.
• Compliance with Virginia regulations governing adjunct faculty workload, currently limiting individuals to 9 credit hours per fall semester, 9 per spring semester, and 6 per summer semester across all Virginia institutions of higher education, including this appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree (PhD, DBA, etc.) in business, statistics, supply chain management, operations management, operations research, or another related field.
• Prior experience teaching course topics and using modalities relevant to assigned courses.
• Experience developing or revising course materials, including cases, projects, or simulations.
• Familiarity with textbooks and instructional materials used for comparable courses or currently used by the department.
• Ability to integrate artificial intelligence tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, into course materials and assignments.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations or teaching awards.
• Current or previous industry experience in a field related to the courses being taught.
• Knowledge of programs and programming languages used for statistical analysis, such as Stata, R, or Python, or operations management, such as Arena, SimQuick, or SCM Globe, depending on courses taught.

Responsibilities

• Meet designated course instruction guidelines and contact-hour requirements.
• Respond to student inquiries, grade assignments, and provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Hold office hours or individual appointments for students.
• Submit midterm and final grades before university deadlines.
• Work with departmental faculty to ensure course alignment with current and past offerings.
• Teach using methods that may include lectures, hands-on demonstrations, data-analysis problems, case studies, exams, and student presentations.
• Maintain a professional learning environment that fosters student success.

Benefits

• VCU reports that all employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits; eligibility depends on employee type, with details available on the benefits website.

What This Job Offers

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