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 makes up the 3rd largest undergraduate program at VCU, consists 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, including 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 Masters Degree in Health Science or related field for undergraduate courses
• Earned Doctoral Degree in Health Science or related field for graduate courses
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of teaching in higher education with positive course evaluations

Salary Range ------------

$1437 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status ---------------------

Exempt

Application Process -------------------

Submit:

• 1 letter of application
• 2 curriculum vitae
• 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