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

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. For more information, visit http://khs.vcu.edu/.

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Unit: College of Humanities and Sciences

Department: Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Exercise Science: includes the following course options.

HPEX 121: Self Defense: Karate or Judo
HPEX 271: Safety, First Aid and CPR
HPEX 310: Fitness and Health
HPEX 346: Employee Health and Fitness Management
HPEX 347: Foundation Principles for Health, Fitness and Sport Professions
HPEX 350: Nutrition
HPEX 371: Psychology of Physical Activity
HPEX 373: Structural Kinesiology
HPEX 374: Musculoskeletal Structure and Movement
HPEX 375: Physiology of Exercise
HPEX 380: Resistance Training for Health and Performance
HPEX 381: Introduction to Sport and Fitness Management
HPEX 440: Chronic Disease and Exercise Management
HPEX 441: Assessment and Exercise Intervention in Health and Disease
HPEX 470: Exercise Programming and Leadership
HPEX 445: Principles of Health Care Management
HPEX 475: Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
HPEX 480: Professional Certification Seminar
HEMS 550: Exercise, Nutrition and Weight Management
HEMS 600: Introduction to Research Design in Health and Movement Sciences
HEMS 601: Movement Physiology
HEMS 604: Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
HEMS 605: Psychology of Physical Activity
HEMS 610: Laboratory Techniques in Rehabilitation Science
HEMS 675: Clinical Exercise Physiology
REMS 701: Advanced Exercise Physiology I
REMS 702: Advanced Exercise Physiology II
REMS 703: Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology
REMS 704: Psychobiology of Physical Activity
REMS 705: Metabolic Aspects of Physical Activity

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field for undergraduate course;
• Earned Doctoral Degree in Exercise 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary Range: $1,437 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt 

Application Process: Submit 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vita, and 3) the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references through VCU jobs. Candidates must agree to current and prior employers being contacted, if they are among a small group of finalists. Multiple positions will be hired from this advertisement. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Contact Information: R. Lee Franco, francorl@vcu.edu