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Adjunct Faculty- Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies

@ Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, Virginia, United States
$1k/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:Facilitate course objectives, Grade assignments, Respond to student inquiries
Requirements Summary:Master’s degree or PhD in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies or related field; prior teaching experience; ability to foster an inclusive and respectful environment.
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Job Description

The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct faculty positions teaching courses within the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies during the 2025-2026 academic year. This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will remain active until June 2026; you may resubmit your application for subsequent years beginning July 2026. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Duties & Responsibilities:



  • Facilitate the course objectives

  • 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 (and mid-semester grades, if required) according to College/Department policy.


Qualifications:


Minimum Qualifications



  • Master’s degree or PhD in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, or a related field, from an accredited institution of higher education.

  • Prior teaching experience.

  • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.


Preferred Qualifications




  • Previous experience teaching courses within the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies curriculum.




Salary Range: $1,437 per credit hour


Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.


FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt


Application Process: Applicants must apply online and submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) names and contact information for three professional references.


Contact Information: Olivia Landry, Chair, [email protected] or Eli Coston, Associate Chair, [email protected]