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

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

• 45002508
• 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
• Academic and Faculty Affairs
• Adjunct
• College of Humanit and Sciences MBU

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Unit: College of Humanities and Sciences

Department: Kinesiology and Health Sciences

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/.

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: $1,487 per credit hour

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

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:

Contact Name: Lee Franco

Contact Email: francorl@vcu.edu