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

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.

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

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