Adjunct Instructor, Honors College - Flourishing

Posting Details

Job Code/Title AJ - Adjunct Position Number J00001 Working Title Adjunct Instructor, Honors College - Flourishing Department Honors College 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 Campus Monroe Park Campus Position Type Adjunct - Teaching Hours/Week Normal work days Normal work hours Job Category Adjunct - Teaching 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 Honors College seeks applications to fill a 1-credit undergraduate course, HONR 150 – Flourishing. This course is designed to teach Honors College freshmen to use evidence based principles and practices of positive psychology to enhance personal well-being.

Required Qualifications

A master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in psychology, counseling, education, behavioral health, student affairs, student development, or a related field demonstrating specialized knowledge in the emotional, motivational and development needs of college students.

Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D.

Job Open Date 06/07/2019 Remove from posting on or before Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE :

For consideration, please upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and all unofficial transcripts (transcripts can be uploaded under “Other Documents”). Please also list three professional references and indicate your schedule availability. Please contact Dr. Jacqueline Smith-Mason at jsmithmason@vcu.edu with any questions.

Additional Information

A state application, background check, and official transcripts will be required prior to start date. Additionally, all course materials (syllabus, lecture slides, readings, assignments, and in-class exercises) will be provided.

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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Resume
3. Reference Letter - 1
4. Reference Letter - 2
5. Reference Letter - 3