Virginia Commonwealth University

Adjunct- Computer Science

Richmond, VA, US

about 1 month ago
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Summary

Job Code Recruitment Pool All Applicants Posting Number req6818 Unit College Of Engineering MBU Department College of Engineering- Computer Science Department Website Link Location VCU Address Richmond, VA 23284 USA Duties & Responsibilities

The Computer Science Department of the College of Engineering seeks culturally and professionally diverse candidates to apply for the Adjunct position. Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students in several degree programs supported by approximately 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to diversity and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Position Responsibilities

This adjunct position will teach undergraduate computer science courses. Delivery will primarily use the in-person modality while some courses may need an online asynchronous modality. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach in-person classes on the VCU Campus. The proposed courses will be from VCU’s Computer Science degree program. Job duties will include:

  • Preparing and delivering lectures in alignment with current course-level learning objectives
  • Preparing and assigning homework problems and exams related to the course
  • Grading homework problems and exams and assigning final course grades
  • Collecting assessment data and sample student work, as needed
  • Holding office hours; answering student questions; and providing timely responses to email, as needed


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • M.S. from an accredited Computer Science program
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate college level
  • The College of Engineering at VCU champions diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do. Cultivating an ecosystem where differences are celebrated and our faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to thrive is at the core of how we operate. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience delivering online courses
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science


The College of Engineering’s mission is to create and grow a diverse community of exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners that strive to create a common future for all where innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions to global engineering challenges are realized for the benefit of this generation and future generations. Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/computer/.

FLSA Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

FLSA Adjunct Faculty Job FTE Exemption Status Exempt Restricted Position No E-Class AJ - Adjunct Job Category Adjunct Faculty ORP Eligible No Months Salary Range $1,825 per credit hour Compensation Type Salaried Target Hire Date 8/10/2025 Contact Information for Candidates

Emily Perrault

[email protected]

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