Adjunct Faculty - School of Professional & Continuing Studies

Adjunct faculty members in the School of Professional & Continuing Studies teach courses that draw upon their rich variety of academic disciplines and work experiences. All part-time faculty must meet SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Commission on Colleges) requirements. For the SPCS undergraduate programs, an individual must have earned either a master's degree in their respective teaching field or a master's degree in another field with at least 18 hours of master's level work for the field in which they will teach.

For the graduate level courses, an individual must have a doctorate in the appropriate teaching field. All forms requested by the SPCS and the University's Human Resources Office as well as official transcripts are required prior to a contract being issued. Adjunct faculty will be expected to meet classes as scheduled, to strive to improve teaching effectiveness, to take a sympathetic interest in the progress and development of each student, to keep accurate records of the academic standing of each student, and to hand in promptly all reports of grades and other information required by the dean, the registrar, the provost, or the president.

Adjunct faculty are expected to attend the two adjunct faculty meetings, SPCS Night (held in May of each year) as well as the SPCS Commencement Ceremony.

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. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered, focused on preparing students  to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society.  

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.