Bachelor of Interdisciplinary studies; BIS) Program- Adjunct Faculty Pool- Applied Pathways

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Title: Bachelor of Interdisciplinary studies (BIS) Program
- Adjunct Faculty Pool
- Applied Pathways

State Role

Title:

Instructor

Hiring Range: Pay Rate: $1,000 (1 credit hour) to $4,100 (3 credit hours), 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

Virginia State University (VSU), a proud Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and Virginia’s premier public land-grant institution, invites applications for part-time, non-tenure track adjunct faculty appointments within the Office of Distance Education and Professional Studies to support the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) Program and its Applied Pathways Initiative.
The Office of Distance Education and Professional Studies is committed to expanding access to innovative, flexible, and workforce-aligned educational opportunities that support traditional, adult, military-affiliated, transfer, and non-traditional learners. Through interdisciplinary instruction and applied learning experiences, the Applied Pathways Initiative bridges academic study with professional practice, workforce readiness, leadership development, and career advancement.

• Commitment to serving diverse student populations and non-traditional learners.
• Ability to effectively teach in online, hybrid, hyflex, and/or face-to-face learning environments.
• Experience with online instruction, instructional technologies, or Quality Matters standards (leans toward experience but is typically treated as a functional competency/skill in postings).
• Demonstrated commitment to innovation, inclusive teaching, mentorship, and applied learning practices.

* Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

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.

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.

Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

• Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
  Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
• 403(b) (TIAA)
• Comprehensive medical & dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid state and federal holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Name:
Dominique M. Fisher

Phone:

Email:
Dfisher

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 .

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.