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VCU offers a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay and mission-driven work. We advance a conscientious drive to support a climate where excellence and success for all people are valued and differences are celebrated. This isn't business as usual. It's innovation  are unlike any business school you've ever seen. Join us. You can be unstoppable here. The Business Essentials unit empowers students to ignite their potential by building a strong foundation of practical skills that lead to success at VCU, in business and throughout life.

Business Essentials faculty teach courses that help all business undergraduates develop core business and professional skills that are critical to their success as business students and professionals. These courses are part of the shared undergraduate business curriculum.

• The VCU School of Business seeks a term faculty member (tenure‑ineligible) at the rank of Instructor to teach undergraduate courses in business communications.
• Teach the core undergraduate course BUSN 325:
  Business Communications, including curriculum assessment and development.
• Coordinate adjunct faculty teaching this course.
• Develop students’ abilities to inform, persuade, and inspire through communication, emphasizing clarity, tone, audience analysis, and ethical practices.
• Participate in other service commitments as necessary.

• Education: Master’s Degree in Business, Communications, or a relevant field.
• Experience: Business experience with a broad knowledge of business practices.
• Experience teaching undergraduate business classes, especially in the area of communication.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence.
• Experience using experiential and online instructional methods.
• Superior communication and leadership skills.
• A proven track record of inspiring, guiding, and mentoring others to reach their full potential.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching large courses (e.g., 50‑100 students).
• Demonstrated commitment to student success initiatives both inside and outside the classroom.
• Experience in a professional role focused on communication, business writing, or data storytelling.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000

Application Process: Candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, recent teaching evaluations, and the names and e‑mail addresses of four professional references. References will be conducted only for final candidates. Only complete applications that meet the required qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to complete applications submitted by February 2, 2026. For additional information, please contact Business Essentials Unit Head Katybeth Lee, kelee.

Benefits: All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Instructor

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 9 months

Contact Name:
Katybeth Lee

Contact Email: kelee