Adjunct Instructor - Legal Environment of Business

Adjunct Instructor - Legal Environment of Business

The Business Essentials Unit in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty positions on an ongoing basis. Should funding for such adjunct teaching positions become available, the Undergraduate Studies Office will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs. This pool will be accessed only when an opening arises.

BUSN 323: Basic legal concepts applicable to business, including the legal aspects of operating a business, contracts, employment relationships, sales, and bailments and commercial paper. Also includes ethical considerations and social and political influences.

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.

Unit: School Of Business MBU

Department: Business Essentials

Duties & Responsibilities: As an Adjunct Instructor in the Business Essentials Unit in the School of Business, you will help support the School of Business strategic plan. Instructors will be expected to hold regular, online office hours.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. degree
• 5+ years of work in the legal profession
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an employee at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching excellence in teaching courses with high enrollment in higher education
• Experience with Canvas or another learning management system

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume, including names, titles, and email addresses of 3 references. (References are only contacted if an applicant passes through the interview and teaching demonstration process.)
• In "Add Additional Documentation" add your Teaching Evaluations from the most recent semesters taught (max 2 semesters).

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range: $4,740-$8,650 per 3 credits taught (depending on class size)

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Rank: Instructor

Contact Information Contact Name: Dr. Katybeth Lee Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

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