Adjunct Instructor, Urban and Regional Studies and Planning Program (URSP)

Unit: L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Department: Urban and Regional Studies and Planning Program

The Urban and Regional Studies and Planning program in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Program is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. The pool will be accessed as openings arise and the Program will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs.

Duties:

Teaching courses as needed.

Ability to successfully teach both in-person and online.

Must grade all assignments and exams in a timely manner.

Ability to consistently respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.

Ability to submit final grades according to school and university policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field.

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: 

Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning. 

Salary Range: $1,487 per credit ($4,461 for a 3-credit course).

Rank: Instructor

Tenure: Ineligible

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Application Instructions:

All applications should include a cover letter, and detailed resume or curriculum vitae, with the names and contact information of three professional references.

Contact Name: Meghan Gough, URSP Interim Program Chair

Contact Email: mzgough@vcu.edu

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