English Adjunct (Rolling Pool)

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Unit: College of Humanit and Sciences MBU

Department: English

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting
a pool of adjunct faculty through June 30, 2026, for course sections
within the English Department in the areas of Writing, Creative Writing, Linguistics,
Literature and Film. This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will
remain active until June 30, 2026; you may resubmit your application for subsequent
years. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position duties include:
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Grade assignments and exams promptly based on instructions/rubric
provided.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to College/Department policy

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field with experience and specialized expertise directly
related to the position.

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 a member of VCU.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Ph.D. or another doctoral degree in a related discipline or directly related to the position is
highly preferred.

Previous experience teaching courses within the Department of English curriculum.
Demonstrated teaching experience. 

Candidates must apply online. Please include a Curriculum Vitae and contact information for two professional references.

For information or questions about the position, contact Professor Sachi Shimomura, Associate Chair, at
sshimomu@vcu.edu or Les Harrison at hlharrison@vcu.edu.

Salary Range: $1,437 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt