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

Virginia Commonwealth University • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Record of teaching in higher education with positive course evaluations.

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level