Virginia Commonwealth University · 2 months ago
Adjunct Instructor - Supply Chain Management and Analytics, School of Business
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVirginia Commonwealth University is inviting applicants for a pool of adjunct instructors in the Supply Chain and Analytics department. The role involves teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, responding to student inquiries, and maintaining a professional learning environment.
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Responsibilities
Meet all designated course instruction guidelines and contact hour requirements
Respond to student inquiries, grade assignments, and provide feedback in a timely manner
Hold office hours or individual appointments for students
Submit midterm and final grades prior to university deadlines
Work with other departmental faculty to ensure course alignment with current and past offerings
Teaching methods will vary by course and instructor, but typically include some combination of lectures, hands-on demonstrations, data analysis problems, case studies, exams, and/or student presentations
Maintain a professional learning environment that fosters student success
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in business, statistics, supply chain management, operations management, operations research, or another related field from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency with common office applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to utilize online learning management systems (specifically, Canvas) for content delivery
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 staff member at VCU
Availability and commitment to teach at the scheduled meeting times and in the designated instructional modalities for the assigned course(s)
Ability to work independently and meet instructional deadlines
Compliant with Virginia regulations governing adjunct faculty workload, which currently limit individuals to a maximum of (a) 9 credit hours per fall semester, (b) 9 credit hours per spring semester, and (c) 6 credit hours per summer semester, across all Virginia institutions of higher education and inclusive of the credit hours associated with this appointment
Preferred
Terminal degree (PhD, DBA, etc.) in business, statistics, supply chain management, operations management, operations research, or another related field
Prior experience in teaching course topics and using modalities relevant to the assigned course(s)
Experience developing or revising course materials, including cases, projects, or simulations
Familiarity with textbooks and instructional materials commonly used for comparable courses or currently being used by the department
Ability to integrate Artificial Intelligence tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) into course materials and assignments
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, teaching awards, etc.)
Current or previous industry experience in a field related to the course(s) being taught
Knowledge of one or more programs and programming languages used for statistical analysis (e.g., Stata, R, Python, etc.) or operations management (e.g., Arena, SimQuick, SCM Globe, etc.), depending on courses being taught
Benefits
All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU.
Company
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