What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor, Honors College - Capstone (Rolling Pool) position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
Organizational Overview
At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.
Position Overview
The Honors College invites applicants for an adjunct (part-time) instructor to guide students through completing a four-credit hour Honors capstone course. The instructor will help students apply community engagement theory and best practices while deepening their understanding of social issues through community asset mapping, peer-reviewed research, documentaries, and reflection. Student cohorts will identify and address an issue in one of nine priority areas: education, job creation, workforce preparation, social stability, healthy community, transportation, changing demographics, quality of life, and the James River.
Required Qualifications
•Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
•Master’s degree
Preferred Qualifications
•Postsecondary teaching experience preferred
Additional Information
This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will remain active for a year; you may resubmit your application for subsequent years. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
