Adjunct Instructor - Economics

Posting Details

Job Code/Title AJ - Adjunct Position Number J00001 Working Title Adjunct Instructor - Economics Department Economics 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.

Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience Campus Monroe Park Campus Position Type Adjunct - Teaching Hours/Week Normal work days Normal work hours Job Category Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? No Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? No Is any portion of this position grant-funded? No Sensitive Position No Resource Critical Yes Description of the Job

The Department of Economics in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters for possible adjunct teaching positions. Should the need and the funding for adjunct teaching positions arise, the Department of Economics will contact applicants in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs. A PhD in economics with some teaching experience is preferred, but well qualified applicants with a masters degree in economics will also be considered. This pool will be accessed only when an opening arises. Your credentials will remain active for one year after the date you submit them. After one year, if you are still interested in adjunct teaching, you must re-apply to this adjunct pool. Note that we are unable to hire applicants who are not already in the pool.

Responsibilities:
1. Teaching
Teach courses as needed. These classes could be inclusive of all areas within the discipline

Required Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience
• Master’s Degrees

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Economics

Job Open Date 07/01/2020 Remove from posting on or before 06/30/2021 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

All candidates must attach to this application a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and the names/contact information for three references (as an “Other Document”).

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/101540 Supplemental Questions

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1. How did you find out about this position?
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   • ○ HERC (Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
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   • ○ Internal Recruiter
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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Other Document