KHS Term Instructor or Assistant Professor - Virginia Commonwealth University

Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:

• Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens
• Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments
• Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities
• Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems

As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others—locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane..

Chief Purpose of this position: Instructor or Assistant Professor and Student Engagement Coordinator; non-tenure eligible; ninemonth position (with an opportunity to teach during the Summer session) in the Department of
Kinesiology and Health Sciences with an emphasis in Health Science. Position undergoes annual
evaluations with opportunities for promotion following University guidelines.

Position Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses focused in the Health Science concentration. Design and deliver
opportunities that prioritize student professional development, including events during weeks of
welcome, networking mixers, department and campus partner collaboration activities, and
department award ceremonies. Lead strategic marketing campaigns to promote events, initiatives,
and department opportunities to students through various communication channels. Collect data
to measure the success of events and initiatives, conducing after action reviews for future planning
and program improvement. Meet service expectations of the department, school, university,
community and profession. Support research activities in the Department of Kinesiology and
Health Sciences. Other duties as assigned by the Chair of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

Required Qualifications: Earned Master’s Degree in Health Science or related field; teaching experience in
higher education; competence in teaching undergraduate courses in content areas such as health
care delivery in the U.S.; health care management; nutrition for health and disease; health
disparities in the US; personal health and behavioral change; disease trends, prevention and
control; coping and adaptation; and substance abuse. Faculty member must have demonstrated
experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or
commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Ability to work occasional evenings and
weekends.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral Degree in Health Science or related field; record of teaching and
service activities in higher education. Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build
successful programs that enhance students’ professional development, academic success and
belonging. Management experience with volunteers, interns, or student employees.

Virginia Commonwealth University, located in Richmond, Virginia is a public, urban, major
research institution comprised of over 2,400 full-time faculty members who educate more than
28,000 enrolled students. The university has an increasingly diverse ethnic, cultural and
international character. Serving as Virginia’s capital, Richmond is a vibrant, prosperous
metropolitan area of approximately 1.18 million people. It is located within driving distance of
Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach and the Blue Ridge mountains. Visit www.vcu.edu to learn
more about the university.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences in the College of Humanities and Sciences is
comprised of 15 full-time faculty members engaged in an array of clinical, applied, and
interdisciplinary endeavors. The undergraduate programs consist of concentrations in Exercise
Science and Health Sciences, and 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 on the Department please visit http://khs.vcu.edu/.

Submit letter of application that includes an emphasizes of the courses that relate to your
specialization, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
of three references to www.vcujobs.com. Candidates must agree to current and prior employers
being contacted, if they are among a small group of finalists. Review of applications will begin
December 9, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Instructor
Months: 9
Department:Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Salary:

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Susan Zacharia
Contact Email: szacharia@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: 828-1948