What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor, Honors College - Writing (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 is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty for course sections within the Writing Program for the Fall and Spring semester and invites you to apply.
Position duties include:
• Facilitate the course objectives
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubric provided.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours
• Submit final grades according to College/Department policy
Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in English or a related field with experience in the teaching of writing
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience teaching university level writing
• Experience in the teaching of research writing as well as expository writing 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.
