Adjunct Faculty-VWU Global Campus

Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) is seeking on-site adjunct faculty to teach in our Prison Education Program (PEP) in the Chesapeake region. The areas of expertise include business, English, science, humanities, and language.  These are part-time positions teaching on-site courses for associate's and bachelor's degree programs. Preference will be given to candidates with a terminal degree in the content area and demonstrated experience in teaching college-level coursework. However, candidates with an M.S. or 18 graduate semester hours will also be considered. Interested candidates should send their resume/CV to Dr. Drian Glyde, Dean of the VWU Global Campus, at dglydel@vwu.edu. Review of applications is ongoing. There is currently demand for Fall 2025 and Spring 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Prepare syllabi that meet the VWU syllabus guidelines and provide these to students on the first day of class. Syllabi should also be provided to department chairs.
• Use Blackboard, the University Learning Management System, and other related technologies as appropriate for the PEP program.
• Be on time and prepared for class sessions and grades, provide feedback, and return assignments within a reasonable time period.
• Communicate with students during class and facility time.
• Submit mid-term reports, final grades, and C- reports per guidelines provided by the University Registrar.
• Comply with FERPA regulations.
• Coordinate with Campus support services as needed to support students.

Qualifications: 

• Doctorate or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the content area - Data Science, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Sociology
• Strong communication skills
• Teaching experience is preferred
• Experience with online learning management systems is a plus BUT not required for the PEP program as there is no internet access.