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Instructor, Business Essentials

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  • Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23284
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
Welcome to VCU, a world unlike any other.

We combine learning, research, creativity, service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the 30 “most innovative” public universities in the country, VCU is a premier, urban, public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs.

Here, your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay and mission-driven work. We advance a conscientious drive to support a climate where excellence and success for all people are valued and differences are celebrated.

This isn't business as usual. It's innovation at work. We are unlike any business school you've ever seen. Join us. You can be unstoppable here.

The VCU School of Business is a dynamic hub of business education and research, fueled by innovation and a commitment to preparing students to lead in a complex, ever-changing world. The school maintains strong connections with the vibrant business community that surrounds our campus and provides students with transformative educational experiences that enhance their lives using education as a bridge to their future success.

Business Essentials faculty teach courses that help all business majors develop core business and professional skills that are critical to your success as a student and beyond. Business Essentials courses are part of the shared undergraduate business curriculum .

Responsibilities: The Business Essentials department seeks a tenure-ineligible faculty member to teach in the School of Business starting in August 2025. This position will focus on teaching undergraduates and developing their potential as business professionals. This position is for a non-tenure track term faculty member at the rank of Instructor with course coordination duties. Teaching duties include undergraduate Foundations of Business courses:

BUSN 201 Foundations of Business

BUSN 205 Introduction to World of Business

These experiential courses give students an overview of the business world while building professional and creative problem-solving skills. The Foundations of Business curriculum incorporates guest lectures by business leaders, group mentoring, and an online business simulation.

Course Coordination duties include, but are not limited to, continuously assessing and improving course content and delivery methods, and training and managing adjunct faculty to teach sections of Foundations of Business courses, as needed.

Additional teaching opportunities may be available as determined by School needs and the expertise of the incumbent. The incumbent will participate in curriculum assessment and development, and other service commitments as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in Business or a relevant field.
  • Business experience with a broad knowledge of business practices.
  • Experience teaching undergraduate business classes.
  • Demonstrated teaching excellence.
  • Experience using online and experiential instructional methods.
  • Superior communication and leadership skills.
  • A proven track record of inspiring, guiding, and mentoring others to reach their full potential.
  • 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 faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience teaching large courses with 100-200 students.
  • Demonstrated commitment to student success initiatives both inside and outside the classroom.

Application Process: Candidates should upload their: cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio (include syllabi, lesson plans, recent teaching evaluations, and student testimonials) and the names and e-mail addresses of four references. Only complete applications that meet the required qualifications will be considered. Review of applications will start immediately, and will continue until filled. For additional information, please contact search committee chair Katybeth Lee, kelee@vcu.edu .

Additional Information:

All full-time university faculty are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid leave and holiday leave, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, generous tuition benefit, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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