Adjunct Faculty- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences (Health Science concentration)

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences in the College of Humanities and Sciences is comprised of 15 full-time faculty engaged in an array of clinical, applied, and interdisciplinary endeavors. The undergraduate program, which make-up the 3rd largest undergraduate program at VCU, consist of concentrations in Exercise Science and Health Sciences. The graduate programs include a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Behavior Coaching, a MS in Health and Movement Science and a PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science. For more information, visit http://khs.vcu.edu/.

Benefits :

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

Unit:

College of Humanities and Sciences Department:

Kinesiology and Health Sciences Duties & Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in

Health Science:

includes the following course options.

HPEX 121

Self Defense:

Karate or Judo

HPEX 250

Medical Terminology

HPEX 271

Safety, First Aid and

CPR HPEX 300

Health Care Delivery in the

U.S. HPEX 345

Nutrition for Health and Disease

HPEX 352

Substance Abuse

HPEX 353

Disease Trends, Prevention and Control

HPEX 354

Coping and Adaptation

HPEX 355

School and Community Health Resources

HPEX 356

Community Health Education and Promotion:

Theory and Practice

HPEX 357

Personal Health and Behavior Change

HPEX 358

Introduction to Epidemiology

HPEX 435

Health Disparities in the

U.S. HPEX 445

Principles of Health Care Management

HPEX 450

Program Planning and Evaluation

HEMS 640

Health Care Organization and Delivery in the

U.S. HEMS 641

Human Disease Prevention, Prevalence and Lifestyle Risk Factors

HEMS 642

Theoretical Foundations of Health Behavior Change

HEMS 643

Fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing

HEMS 644

Advanced Motivational Interviewing

HEMS 645

Application of Motivational Interviewing in Clinical Settings

HEMS 646

Application of Motivational Interviewing in Group/Community Settings

HEMS 647

Concepts and Applications in Chronic Disease Self-Management

HEMS 648

Health Behavior Change Counseling Techniques for Clinical Interventions

HEMS 649

Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Group/Community-focused Health Behavior Change Interventions Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Earned Master's Degree in Health Science or related field for undergraduate course; Earned Doctoral Degree in Health Science or related field for graduate course; Competence in teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in content areas listed above. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications Record of teaching in higher education with positive course evaluations.

Salary Range:

$1,437 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt Application Process:

Submit 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vita, and 3) the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references through VCU jobs. Candidates must agree to current and prior employers being contacted, if they are among a small group of finalists. Multiple positions will be hired from this advertisement. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Contact Information:

R. Lee Franco, francorl@vcu.edu