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Virginia Commonwealth University

Adjunct Instructor, Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program (HSEP)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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A Law Professor teaches national and regional legislative ideas and truths, as well as the methods used in practicing various forms of law to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, law professors will perform legal services.

$85,951 / year median in Virginia

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Unit:

L D Wilder Sch of Govt & Pub Affrs Department:

Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program The Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs 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 homeland security, emergency preparedness, or a related field. 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. Knowledge and experience in the areas of Cybersecurity, Legal/Constitutional/Ethical issues is desirable.

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:

Maureen Moslow-Benway, HSEP Program Chair Contact Email:

mmoslowbenwa@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.