College of Education – Teaching/Research Faculty (Non-Tenure Track)
About The Position
Virginia State University (VSU), a public and comprehensive 1890 Land Grant institution and historically black college/university (HBCU) founded in 1882, is seeking qualified applicants for the Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters for the College of Education. Completed applications will undergo a continuous review process, and the department will contact qualified applicants for interviews as needed. VSU Course description can be found at: https://www.vsu.edu/academics/academic-catalog.php. Instructional (Teaching/Research) faculty's primary responsibilities require them to teach up to 15 credit hours per semester in-person and/or online (both synchronous and asynchronous). VSU Faculty must provide and engage students during regular office hours to meet and promote student engagement and success. At VSU, where Greater Happens Here, we offer 36 undergraduate, 17 graduate, and 2 doctoral degree programs and 8 certificate programs across six academic colleges. Non-Tenure Track appointments are limited to a one-year contract and will be considered for additional appointments upon review and need of the university and academic disciplines. Academicians with a keen interest in teaching opportunities within another college at VSU are strongly encouraged to apply directly to the respective job postings. It is also a condition of employment that within thirty (30) days of hire, you are required to submit documentation to the hiring authority that you have the academic qualifications for the faculty position in which you are hired. Failure to comply with this documentation requirement and/or misrepresent your professional credentials in any manner may result in revocation of your contract and/or termination of your faculty appointment with VSU. Faculty rank eligibility will be reviewed and determined in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the VSU Faculty Handbook. The College of Education is home to the following academic departments: Department of Educational Leadership, Department of Counselor Education, Department of Teaching and Learning, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Non-traditional programs.
Requirements
- Master's degree in teaching discipline from an accredited university; minimum of 18 graduate credits hours required.
- Teaching proficiency in the respective areas of interest.
- Demonstrated proficiency in engaging diverse and non-traditional students effectively.
- Ability to effectively 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.
- Appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Compliance with VSU Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.
Nice To Haves
- Terminal (Doctoral degree) from an accredited university.
- Demonstrated record of teaching experience at the university level, including online instruction.
- Demonstrated proficiency and prior experience utilizing instructional technologies/learning management systems. (i.e. Banner/Blackboard).
- Demonstrated experience or ability to measure, assess, and align curricular outcomes with academic courses/programs.
Responsibilities
- Teach up to 15 credit hours per semester in-person and/or online (both synchronous and asynchronous).
- Provide and engage students during regular office hours to meet and promote student engagement and success.
Benefits
- Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
- 403(b) (TIAA)
- Comprehensive medical & 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
