Political Science Adjunct Instructor (Rolling Pool)

Posting Details

Job Code/Title AJ - Adjunct Position Number J00001 Working Title Political Science Adjunct Instructor (Rolling Pool) Department Political Science 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 1,144 per credit hour 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 Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty for AY2020-2021 course sections within the Department of Political Science. This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will remain active for a year; you may resubmit your application for subsequent years. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the VCU POLI bulletin to see a list of the courses offered to our students: http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/political-science-program/political-science-ba-concentration-politics-government/#coursestext

We welcome applicants with a range of scholarly interests in the subfields of U.S.
Government, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political
Theory/Methodology, Civil Rights, Human Security, and Public Policy & Administration.
The department also offers a minor in Non-Profits.

For AY2020-2021, we are especially interested in offering courses on (but not limited to) China/Chinese Politics.
Responsibilities: Teaching Position duties include: 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/Department policy. Required Qualifications
EDUCATION :
Master’s degree, PhD, or other doctoral degree in a related field with experience and
specialized expertise directly related to the position.

COMPETENCIES / EXPERIENCE :
Demonstrated teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Job Open Date 07/26/2021 Remove from posting on or before 06/30/2022 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates must submit electronically in VCU eJobs, the following: a current resume, contact information for two references, and a cover letter that clearly explains how they meet the qualifications outlined above. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.A. Applications will be considered until positions are filled. Additional Information
Note, as a condition of employment:

—Successful completion of a background check required prior to start date.
—Submission of official transcripts verifying degree requirements within 30 days of start
date required. Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/108215 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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