Posted 76 weeks ago

Adjunct Faculty - Jepson School of Leadership Studies

UR University of Richmond United States of America, UR Main Campus
Onsite Part Time

Job description

Application Instructions: Prior to submitting your application, verify all information for accuracy and ensure you have uploaded all documents requested in the posting. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application other than to change your contact information. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact Human Resources via email at URHR@richmond.edu or by calling 804-289-8747. Adjunct Faculty - Jepson School of Leadership Studies This temporary posting is for the sole purpose of receiving applications for adjunct faculty already identified by University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership. We are not currently recruiting for these roles and you should only apply if you have been specifically instructed to by either University of Richmond’s Human Resource Department or the Jepson School of Leadership. Requirements for the position: Ph.D. strongly preferred; prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level; knowledge of subject matter; and ability to communicate effectively with undergraduate students required. Adjunct faculty are expected to meet classes as scheduled, strive to improve teaching effectiveness, take a sympathetic interest in the progress and development of each student, keep accurate records of the academic standing of each student, and hand in promptly all reports of grades and other information required by the deans, the Registrar, the Provost, or the President. The University of Richmond School of Law is a top-ranked law school that combines a rigorous academic program with extensive clinical and experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for 21st-century legal practice. The law faculty are among the best teacher-scholars in the nation with a commitment to producing knowledge that expands the understanding of law and contributes to the improvement of society. The Law School also cultivates a genuinely collegial community marked by engagement, civility, inclusivity, and concern for others and the greater good. 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. 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. Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.

Skills and functions

  • Human Resources