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

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 1.500 - 2.100; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. The role involves teaching a broad range of Health Science courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, including practical HPEX and HEMS offerings.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Health Science (or related) and a Doctoral degree, with demonstrated teaching excellence and commitment to an inclusive academic climate at VCU.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Health Science: includes the following course options.
• Design and deliver lectures for HPEX/HEMS courses listed, including Health Disparities and Motivational Interviewing topics.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback to support growth of diverse learners.
• Engage in scholarship and service aligned with the Kinesiology and Health Sciences programs.

Kenntnisse

Teaching

Professionalism

Civility

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Health Science or related field

Doctoral Degree in Health Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Unit: College of Humanities and Sciences

Department: Kinesiology and Health Sciences

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences in the College ofHumanities and Sciences is comprised of 15 full-time facultyengaged in an array of clinical, applied, and interdisciplinaryendeavors. The undergraduate program, which make-up the 3rd largestundergraduate program at VCU, consist of concentrations in ExerciseScience and Health Sciences. The graduate programs include aPost-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Behavior Coaching, a MS inHealth and Movement Science and a PhD in Rehabilitation andMovement Science. For more information, visit http://khs.vcu.edu/.

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 andPractice
• 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 RiskFactors
• 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 ClinicalSettings
• HEMS 646: Application of Motivational Interviewing inGroup/Community Settings
• HEMS 647: Concepts and Applications in Chronic DiseaseSelf-Management
• HEMS 648: Health Behavior Change Counseling Techniques for ClinicalInterventions
• HEMS 649: Planning, Implementing and EvaluatingGroup/Community-focused Health Behavior Change Interventions

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Master’s Degree in Health Science or related field forundergraduate course;
• Earned Doctoral Degree in Health Science or related field forgraduate course;
• Competence in teaching undergraduate/graduate courses incontent areas listed above.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of teaching in higher education with positive courseevaluations.

Salary Range

$1,487 per credit hour

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a widearray of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits websitefor information on benefits eligibility according to employeetype.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Contact Information

Contact Name: Lee Franco

Contact Email: [e-mail]