Adjunct Instructor - Brandcenter

For 25 years, the Brandcenter has helped thousands of students launch their careers in advertising and the marketing communications industry, developing the best creative problem-solvers in the world of brands. At the Brandcenter, students interested in top careers in art direction, design, copywriting, strategy, brand management, and leadership are given a comprehensive overview of the industry and current trends and issues, as well as experience developing advertising campaigns and branding projects.

The Brandcenter in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions across our programs. These positions require a candidate with patience, understanding, and an ability to motivate students to a higher level of work. The Brandcenter will contact candidates whose credentials match our teaching needs and available positions. The Brandcenter will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants for interviews on an as-needed basis.

We have multiple offerings to fit students unique career goals and seek adjunct faculty across all programs, which include our full-time masters program, our new evening MBA concentration in Brand Leadership in partnership with the VCU School of Business, and our new Executive Masters program, part-time online offering set to launch in Fall 2026.

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.

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School Of Business ----------------

MBU -----

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Brandcenter -------------

Duties & Responsibilities -------------------------

• Teaching graduate-level students in brand strategy, research, advertising, design, and/or communications
• Meeting all designated course instruction guidelines, grade assignments in a timely manner, and responding to student inquiries within 24 hours and submitting final grades according to VCU policy

Qualifications --------------

Minimum Qualifications ---------------------

• Undergraduate degree
• Experience in branding, advertising, or related field required
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an employee at VCU

Preferred Qualifications ----------------------

• Prior teaching experience at a university level
• Advanced degree

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range -------------

Starting at $47,400

FLSA Exemption Status ---------------------

Exempt

Rank -----

Instructor

Contact Information -------------------

Contact Name: Shannon Wilke Contact Email: swilke@vcu.edu