Adjunct Faculty - Economics - Robins School of Business

About the role

Adjunct faculty members at the Robins School of Business teach courses that draw upon their rich variety of academic disciplines and work experiences. While the Robins School has no adjunct faculty openings at this time, the need for such faculty varies from semester to semester based on course enrollment pressures. To be considered for future openings, please complete the on-line application and upload (1) a cover letter and (2) a curriculum vita. Applicants must have completed at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline and hold at least a master's degree. A Ph.D. in the teaching discipline is preferred. Candidates are expected to meet classes as scheduled, to strive to improve teaching effectiveness, to take a sympathetic interest in the progress and development of each student, to keep accurate records of the academic standing of each student, and to hand in promptly all reports of grades and other information required by the department chair, dean, registrar, provost, or the president. The University of Richmond is a private university with approximately 3000 undergraduates located on a beautiful campus six miles west of the heart of Richmond and in close proximity to the ocean, mountains, and Washington, D.C. The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to being an inclusive community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals. Applications will remain on file and be reviewed if and when a suitable position becomes available. Official transcripts and letters of reference will be required before a hiring decision is made. The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered, focused on preparing students "to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society." The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our university community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment.