Assistant Professor (Term) - Honors College

Organizational Overview:

Virginia Commonwealth University is a top 50 US public research university, located in Richmond (VA). VCU serves a student body of over 28,500 students (20,000 undergraduates), and is one of only 69 public universities nationwide classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 Doctoral University, while also having “Community Engagement” status. VCU currently offers 237 degree programs across 17 schools and colleges. The VCU Honors College serves 1,200 students drawn from across the university.

The VCU Honors College is a community of scholars that inspires creativity, enduring curiosity, and a commitment to improving the human experience. It serves as an interdisciplinary center for academic excellence where students cultivate their intellectual curiosity and realize their potential through experiential learning, targeted research opportunities, creative scholarship, and an innovative curriculum.

Position Overview:

The Honors College at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (non-tenurable) to teach in its First-Year Writing Program. The successful candidate will primarily teach three sections of Honors Research Writing per semester, with the possibility of other courses in their area of expertise, depending upon the needs of the college. With an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025, this 9-month appointment has full benefits and the expectation of renewal contingent upon Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, college needs and the availability of funding.

Required Qualifications:

Terminal degree in any field (Ph.D. or M.F.A.).

Strong record of undergraduate teaching, with an emphasis on research writing.

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 faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching Honors students

Intellectual flexibility to successfully guide a wide range of research projects in varying disciplines.

Familiarity and interest in STEM-adjacent topics.

Special Note: Review of applications will begin in May 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty

Full time equivalent: 1.00

Tenure: Ineligible

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Assistant Professor

Months: 9

Department: Honors College

Salary: Commensurate with experience, up to $65,000

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Mary Boyes

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