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College of Engineering and Technology- Adjunct faculty
Job no: 5088763
Work type: Faculty (Adjunct/ Wage)
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia, Petersburg, Virginia
Categories: Faculty
"Greater Happens HERE"
Title: College of Engineering and Technology- Adjunct faculty
State Role Title: Unassigned
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia State University
Location: Virginia State University
Agency Website: www.VSU.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Virginia State University (VSU), a public and comprehensive 1890 Land Grant institution and historically black college/university (HBCU) founded in 1882, is seeking qualified applicants for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters for the College of Engineering and Technology. Completed applications will undergo a continuous review process, and the department will contact qualified applicants for interviews as needed.
VSU Course description can be found at https://www.vsu.edu/academics/academic-catalog.php
Adjunct-faculty primary responsibilities require them to teach up to 12 credit hours per semester in-person and/or online (both synchronous and asynchronous). VSU Faculty must provide and engage students during regular office hours to meet and promote student engagement and success. At VSU, where Greater Happens Here, we offer 36 undergraduate, 17 graduate, and 2 doctoral degree programs and 8 certificate programs across six academic colleges.)
Adjunct faculty appointments are limited to a one-year contract and will be considered for additional appointments upon review and need of the university and academic disciplines. Academicians with a keen interest in teaching opportunities within another college at VSU are strongly encouraged to apply directly to the respective job postings.
It is also a condition of employment that within thirty (30) days of hire, you are required to submit documentation to the hiring
authority that you have the academic qualifications for the faculty position in which you are hired. Failure to comply with this
documentation requirement and/or misrepresent your professional credentials in any manner may result in revocation of
your contract and/or termination of your faculty appointment with VSU.
Faculty rank eligibility will be reviewed and determined in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the VSU Faculty Handbook.
*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
The College of Engineering and Technology is home to the following academic departments:
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Engineering
• Department of Applied Engineering Technology
• Department of Mathematics and Economics
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in the teaching field or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the teaching field.
Proficiency to teach courses in the following areas:
Applied Engineering Technology
Computer Science
Engineering
Physics
Mathematics and Economics
Must demonstrate effective and engaging teaching skills.
Must have the ability to work effectively with a culturally and educationally diverse student population.
Proficiency and willingness to adapt to new and emerging pedagogies in the classroom.
Additional Considerations
Prior teaching experience in a higher education environment is highly preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Banner/Blackboard) with an ability to use technology to enhance the teaching and educational experience.
Demonstrated ability to assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You must include:
- a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts will be required before hire.
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship, and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.
Contact Information
Name: Dominique M. Fisher
Phone: 804-524-5075
Email: dfisher@vsu.edu
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 06 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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