Adjunct Instructor - Business Essentials: Introduction to Intercultural Communication

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. Note that we are unable to hire applicants who are not already in the pool.

BUSN 329: The course entails an introduction to the basic concepts, principles and skills for improving verbal and nonverbal communication with persons from different cultures. Using a cultural general approach, topics discussed include the concept of culture, barriers to intercultural communication, verbal communication process and nonverbal communication aspects. 

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

• Master’s degree in Business or related field

• Teaching experience, higher education

• 5+ years of work in business

• Strong written and oral communication 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

• Business experience

• Experience with Canvas or another learning management system

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:$4,740-$8,650 per 3 credit hours taught (depending upon class size)

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Rank: Instructor

Contact Information
Contact Name: Dr. Katybeth Lee
Contact Email: kelee@vcu.edu

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