College of Natural & Health Sciences Adjunct Faculty

DHRM • Chesterfield, VA

1d

About The Position

Virginia State University is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach in the College of Natural and Health Sciences during the Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters. The college includes the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, and Psychology. Courses may be taught in person and/or online, synchronously or asynchronously. Adjunct faculty may teach up to 12 credit hours per semester and must hold regular office hours to support student engagement and success.

Adjunct appointments are limited to a one-year contract, with additional appointments considered based on review and university and disciplinary needs. Faculty must provide documentation of their academic qualifications within 30 days of hire. Faculty rank eligibility is determined under the VSU Faculty Handbook, and faculty must meet applicable credentialing requirements for their assigned courses. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Compensation is listed as $1,000 for one credit hour to $4,100 for three credit hours, commensurate with education and experience. The position requires a current résumé or CV and letter of interest with the application. Three letters of recommendation and official transcripts are required before hire. The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive background check, which may include fingerprinting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited university, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours.
• Teaching proficiency in the respective areas of interest.
• Demonstrated proficiency in effectively engaging diverse and non-traditional students.
• Ability to promote and enhance the culturally and educationally diverse student populations.
• Proficiency and willingness to adapt and implement emerging pedagogies through traditional instruction and experiential learning methodologies.
• Meet applicable faculty credentialing requirements for assigned courses.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal doctoral degree from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated university-level teaching experience, including online instruction.
• Demonstrated proficiency and prior experience using instructional technologies or learning management systems, such as Banner or Blackboard.
• Demonstrated experience or ability to measure, assess, and align curricular outcomes with academic courses or programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the College of Natural and Health Sciences, up to 12 credit hours per semester.
• Teach in person and/or online, including synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
• Provide regular office hours and engage students to promote student engagement and success.
• Adapt and implement emerging pedagogies through traditional instruction and experiential learning methodologies.
• Provide documentation of academic qualifications to the hiring authority within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

• Optional Retirement Plan with immediate vesting, portability, and investment choice.
• Virginia Retirement System defined-benefit pension with lifetime monthly income.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• 403(b) plan through TIAA.
• Comprehensive medical and dental plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid annual and sick leave.
• Paid state and federal holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level