VTSU Online Adjunct Instructor: HOH--SONaturopathic Medicine

VTSU Online Adjunct Instructor: HOH-2060-SO02:
Naturopathic Medicine

Vermont State University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a 3-credit Holistic Health course during the semester between 3/16/2026 and 5/3/2026. The course will be taught 100% online using Canvas.

Position: Part‑time, Adjunct Instructor

Course # & Name: HOH-2060‑SO02:
Naturopathic Medicine

Credits: 1

Course

Description:

Naturopathic medicine is primary care with an emphasis on prevention and natural therapies – using a combination of homeopathy, nutrition, Chinese medicine, Ayurveda and botanical practices. Naturopathic doctors are trained in 4‑5 year medical schools to diagnose and treat most common health conditions using the most natural, safe and gentle therapies that work given the situation. Naturopathic doctors have recently been given legal status to practice medicine comparable to allopathic physicians in Vermont.

A naturopathic doctor can now serve as a patient’s primary care physician, prescribe pharmaceuticals, perform some surgical procedures and offer natural medical options. Naturopathic medical services are now covered by insurance. This course will cover the historical context, scientific background, training, scope of practice, regulation, appropriate use and therapies utilized in naturopathic medicine.

• Use Canvas and the generic VTSU Online course template to add outcomes, academic materials, discussion points and assignments that support the course description.
• Adhere to VTSU Online Standards regarding instructor presence, student engagement, instructor expectations and assessment of student work.
• Design course content, including weekly outcomes, readings, videos, discussions and assessments, and ensure the full course is ready and published at least one week before the semester starts.

• At least a master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of experience teaching fully online, asynchronous courses.
• Demonstrated familiarity with adult learning theory.
• Experience with Canvas preferred.
• Ability to design an online course using the VTSU Online Canvas Template.

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, letter of reference, academic transcript, and statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Compensation: $1,000–$1,250 per credit, dependent upon online teaching experience and bargaining unit status.

Dates: 3/16/2026–5/3/2026

VTSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status. VTSU will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.