Adjunct Instructor, Early Childhood, Elementary, Reading

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Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

The VCU School of Education's Department of Teaching and Learning is committed to fostering a positive, diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students. We are excited to invite qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives for the position of Adjunct Instructor for the undergraduate and graduate degrees in early childhood education, elementary education and the graduate degree in reading education including the TESOL concentration.



Typical Duties

The Adjunct Instructors will be responsible for developing their course in CANVAS, teaching the course, and working with students to ensure their success. They will also develop assessments for student learning outcomes, as well as experiential learning experiences in the course.


Required Qualifications

-Master’s Degree or licensure, certifications and/or professional experience required in the content area

-Proficiency with Zoom or other virtual platforms.

-Self starter with the ability to work with little supervision.

-Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse learning environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.


Preferred Qualifications

-Doctorate in content area and previous higher education teaching experience

-Experience using CANVAS, as well as Zoom or other virtual platforms.

Salary Range: $1,323/credit



Position Details:

Department: Department of Teaching and Learning, VCU School of Education
Employment Type: AJ - Adjunct
Restricted Status: No
FTE: varies
Exemption Status: Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Dr. Joan Rhodes

Contact Email: jarhodes2@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: (804) 828-1305