Duties & Responsibilities
The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty for course sections within the undergraduate journalism sequence for the mass communications major in the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture. This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Position duties include:
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines. • Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner. • Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours. • Submit final grades and mid-semester grades if required according to College/School policy.
TEACHING
Inspire students while teaching concepts, skills, and best practices regarding contemporary broadcast and/or digital journalism, dependent on the specific class. See the list of journalism classes and requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications at http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/school-media-culture.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Masters degree in a related field with experience and specialized expertise directly related to the position or significant professional experience in lieu of a masters degree.
Competencies
• Experience: Demonstrated teaching experience or the potential to successfully teach an undergraduate course in a university setting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Education: Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in a related discipline or directly related to the position is highly preferred. • Previous experience teaching courses within the Robertson School of Media and Culture.
Salary Range $1437 per credit hour
FLSA Exemption Status Exempt
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.
Unit College of Humanities and Sciences MBU Department Robertson School
Contact Information
Contact Name: Pamela Williams Contact Email: ptwilliams2@vcu.edu