Duties & Responsibilities:
The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty for course sections within the graduate Integrated Communications program 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.
1. TEACHING
Inspire students while teaching concepts, skills and best practices regarding contemporary strategic public relations, dependent on the specific class. See the list of classes and requirements for the masters of science in mass communications at http://bulletin.vcu.edu/graduate/college-humanities-sciences/school-media-culture/
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Master’s degree in a related field with experience and specialized expertise directly related to the position.
COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated teaching experience or the potential to successfully teach a graduate 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: $1,437 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 Humanit and Sciences MBU
Department: Robertson School
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Pamela Williams
Contact Email: ptwilliams2@vcu.edu
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