Open to CHS Applicants Only

The College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) seeks a faculty fellow to work closely with the Associate Deans for Faculty and Academic Affairs during the academic year 2026-27 (August 2026 to August 2027) to support faculty development, mentoring, and promotion for the College of Humanities and Sciences.

The faculty fellow will work closely with the dean’s office on promotion and tenure reviews, award nominations, and faculty mentoring. Successful candidates should be interested in faculty affairs and will exhibit demonstrated commitment to faculty mentoring and professional development. Experience with the promotion and/or promotion and tenure process is preferred. The faculty fellow will receive a one-course teaching reduction each semester as well as a $4,000 summer stipend. 

Eligibility: Tenured and term faculty at the associate professor and professor rank.  

To apply for this faculty fellow position: Submit (1) a current CV, (2) a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications for the specific position, and (3) the name of your Department Chair or School Director plus two additional references.  

Materials should be submitted electronically via VCU Jobs. Questions can be sent to Marcus Messner and Amy Rector, Associate Deans for Faculty and Academic Affairs, at mmessner@vcu.edu and alrector@vcu.edu.

Review of applicants will begin on August 7, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.