Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University is hiring: African American Studies Adjunct Ins
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States, 23298
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Position Responsibilities:
The Department of African American Studies in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions. Responsibilities includeproviding instruction in undergraduate courses, creating a syllabus, selectingappropriate texts/readings, grading assignments, and coordinating overallcourse activities. The Department of African American Studies will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs in any given semester. This pool will be accessed only when an opening arises.
Note:we are unable to hire applicants who are not already in the pool.
The department is currently hiring an adjunct instructor for the fall 2024 semester to teach AFAM 310: Black Health Matters.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in African American Studies or a related field appropriate to the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Application Process:
The position is open to scholars from a variety ofdisciplines. Applications must flow through the official university job site(vcujobs.com). Applications should include:1) A cover letter; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; 4)Three professional and/or academic references.
As a preeminent national, urban, public research university andacademic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizationaldiversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in theirpursuit of excellence.
Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions toDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providingyour career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity,and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your livedexperiences, and academic and professional activities will impact yourcontributions to VCU's mission of promoting equity and inclusion.
For more information about the Department ofAfrican American Studies at VCU, visit our website at: https://afam.vcu.edu/. Only application materials submitted throughvcujobs.com will be considered.
Salary Range: $1,395 per credit hour beginning fall 2024 semester
Position Details:
Department: African American Studies
Employment Type: AJ - Adjunct
Restricted Status: No
Exemption Status: Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name:
Contact Email:
Position Responsibilities:
The Department of African American Studies in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions. Responsibilities includeproviding instruction in undergraduate courses, creating a syllabus, selectingappropriate texts/readings, grading assignments, and coordinating overallcourse activities. The Department of African American Studies will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs in any given semester. This pool will be accessed only when an opening arises.
Note:we are unable to hire applicants who are not already in the pool.
The department is currently hiring an adjunct instructor for the fall 2024 semester to teach AFAM 310: Black Health Matters.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in African American Studies or a related field appropriate to the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in degree in African American Studies or an advanced degree in a related field appropriate to the position.
- Demonstrated record of teaching experience at the university level, including online instruction.
- Commitment to pursuing the methodological traditions, pedagogical aims, community engagement, and historical mission of African American Studies.
- Demonstrated experience workingin and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment, orcommitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Application Process:
The position is open to scholars from a variety ofdisciplines. Applications must flow through the official university job site(vcujobs.com). Applications should include:1) A cover letter; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; 4)Three professional and/or academic references.
As a preeminent national, urban, public research university andacademic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizationaldiversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in theirpursuit of excellence.
Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions toDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providingyour career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity,and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your livedexperiences, and academic and professional activities will impact yourcontributions to VCU's mission of promoting equity and inclusion.
For more information about the Department ofAfrican American Studies at VCU, visit our website at: https://afam.vcu.edu/. Only application materials submitted throughvcujobs.com will be considered.
Salary Range: $1,395 per credit hour beginning fall 2024 semester
Position Details:
Department: African American Studies
Employment Type: AJ - Adjunct
Restricted Status: No
Exemption Status: Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name:
Contact Email: