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Health Science Adjunct-KHS

Health Science Adjunct-KHS

Virginia Department of Human Resource ManagementRichmond, VA, US
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Health Science Adjunct-KHS

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 makes up the third largest undergraduate program at VCU, consists 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.

Position Responsibilities : Teach undergraduate and / or graduate courses in Health Science : Includes the following course options.

  • HPEX 121 : Self Defense : Karate or Judo
  • HPEX 250 : Medical Terminology
  • HPEX 271 : Safety, First Aid and CPR
  • HPEX 300 : Health Care Delivery in the U.S.
  • HPEX 345 : Nutrition for Health and Disease
  • HPEX 352 : Substance Abuse
  • HPEX 353 : Disease Trends, Prevention and Control
  • HPEX 354 : Coping and Adaptation
  • HPEX 355 : School and Community Health Resources
  • HPEX 356 : Community Health Education and Promotion : Theory and Practice
  • HPEX 357 : Personal Health and Behavior Change
  • HPEX 358 : Introduction to Epidemiology
  • HPEX 435 : Health Disparities in the U.S.
  • HPEX 445 : Principles of Health Care Management
  • HPEX 450 : Program Planning and Evaluation
  • HEMS 640 : Health Care Organization and Delivery in the U.S.
  • HEMS 641 : Human Disease Prevention, Prevalence and Lifestyle Risk Factors
  • HEMS 642 : Theoretical Foundations of Health Behavior Change
  • HEMS 643 : Fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing
  • HEMS 644 : Advanced Motivational Interviewing
  • HEMS 645 : Application of Motivational Interviewing in Clinical Settings
  • HEMS 646 : Application of Motivational Interviewing in Group / Community Settings
  • HEMS 647 : Concepts and Applications in Chronic Disease Self-Management
  • HEMS 648 : Health Behavior Change Counseling Techniques for Clinical Interventions
  • HEMS 649 : Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Group / Community-focused Health Behavior Change Interventions

Required Qualifications :

  • Earned Master's Degree in Health Science or related field for undergraduate course;
  • Earned Doctoral Degree in Health Science or related field for graduate course;
  • Competence in teaching undergraduate / graduate courses in content areas listed above.
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various 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.

    Application process : Submit 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vita, and 3) the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email 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.

    Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

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