CHS History Adjunct

The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:

• Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens.

•  Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments.
• Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities.
• Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems.

Summary:

The Department of History in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting applicants for an adjunct teaching position for Survey of US Military History (HIST 191: Topics in History).
A link to History course descriptions from VCU’s Undergraduate Bulletin can be found at https://bulletin.vcu.edu/azcourses/hist/.

 Position Responsibilities:

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines; grade assignments and exams in a timely manner; respond to student inquiries within 24 hours; and submit final grades according to VCU policy.

Required Qualifications:

•  Demonstrated record of teaching experience at the university level.

Education:

•  Master degree in a field appropriate to the position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Professional experience in military science or a related field appropriate to the position.
  
• Ph.D. in a related field appropriate to the position.
  Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment, or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. 

To apply, please upload a cover letter, CV and contact information for two professional references.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Andrew Crislip
acrislip@vcu.edu