Adjunct Instructor, Honors College – Humans of RVA; Rolling Pool
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, University Professor
Overview
The Honors College at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach Humans of RVA and VCU, a required 1-credit experiential learning and community engagement course for first-year Honors students in the fall. The course explores the nature of community, Richmond's history, and students' roles in civic engagement, while fostering an understanding of the connections between community involvement, social justice, and social change.
Students will develop communication skills to engage ethically and effectively with diverse populations and, inspired by Humans of New York, will interview Richmond-area residents and share their stories on social media to challenge stereotypes and embrace the complexity of individual experiences, drawing on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's concept of “the danger of a single story.”
- 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 and department policies
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in an academic discipline
- Community engagement experience
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- College-level teaching experience
- Familiarity with the Richmond community, including its history and key social issues
This applicant pool will be used on an as-needed basis. Applications will remain active for one year, and you may reapply annually if interested. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Details- FLSA
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Adjunct Faculty - Job FTE
: .70 - Exemption Status
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Non-Exempt - Restricted Position
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No - E-Class
: AJ - Adjunct - Job Category
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Adjunct Faculty - ORP Eligible
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No - Months
: - Salary Range
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Minimum of $1,437 per credit hour - Compensation Type
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Salaried - Target Hire Date
: - Contact Information for Candidates
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Jackie Smith-Mason, jsmithmason - Documents Needed to Apply
: CV/Resume
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