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Virginia Commonwealth University

Adjunct Instructor, Public Policy and Administration Program (PPAD)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Project or Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative assistance to a program team or project management team. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages team calendars and helps to organize meetings and events. Provides administrative support for program activities, financial reports and budgets, grants or project proposals; may help to arrange travel.

$59,674 / year median in Virginia

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Job Description

Unit:

Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Department :

Public Policy and Administration Program The Public Policy and Administration Program in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Program is recruiting a pool of applicants for adjunct teaching positions. The pool will be accessed as openings arise and the Program will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs.

Duties:

Teaching courses as needed. Ability to successfully teach both in-person and online. Must grade all assignments and exams in a timely manner. Ability to consistently respond to student inquiries within 24 hours. Ability to submit final grades according to school and university policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree and experience in public policy, public administration, or a related field. Advanced knowledge/experience in the areas of statistics or economics, or both. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching at the collegiate level. Doctoral degree.

Salary Range:

$1,487 per credit ($4,461 for a 3-credit course).

Rank:

Instructor Tenure:

Ineligible FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt Application Instructions:

All applications should include a cover letter, and detailed resume or curriculum vitae, with the names and contact information of three professional references.

Contact Name:

Elsie Harper-Anderson, PPAD Program Director Contact Email:

elharperande@vcu.edu As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.