(Rolling Pool) Adjunct Instructor - Bachelor's of Science in Health
Description:
(Rolling Pool) Adjunct Instructor - Bachelor's of Science in Health Services
Job Code
Recruitment Pool All Applicants
Posting Number req7361
Unit College of Health Professions MBU
Department Bachelor's of Science in Health Services Program
Department Website Link
Location VCU
Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & Responsibilities
About Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU is a public research university unlike any other, dedicated to serving the needs of students and patients. We’re home to creativity, teaching, discovery and healing. Our location in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, means the nonstop energy of our city ignites our innovation and provides unlimited opportunities for our students.
We are the university for Virginia. We know that the unique backgrounds and experiences of the VCU community are what drive the university forward. Together, we’re forging a future that is built by us. Here, artists and engineers, doctors and designers come together to reimagine the human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow.
VCU’s mission drives us to remain dedicated to the success and well-being of our students, patients, faculty, staff and community.
Welcome to VCU. A world unlike any other.
Mission or Goal of Unit
Virginia Commonwealth University seeks to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflects the society and community in which it is located and a climate for the success of every employee by appreciating the uniqueness that each one brings to the workplace.
The B.S. in Health Services program is designed to prepare students to work as medical and health services providers, charged with planning, directing, and coordinating medical and health services. Graduates of the BS program will be prepared to work in diverse healthcare settings, such as hospitals, specific clinical areas or departments within those facilities, health management organizations or in medical practice groups.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The Bachelor of Science in Health Services is seeking adjunct professors to teach a class/classes in the undergraduate program for Health Services. Are you seeking a dynamic academic position focused on teaching future health care leaders? If you are, take a look at a new opportunity in the College of Health Professions, Bachelor of Science in Health Services Program.
We are seeking individuals who have experience teaching and/or background in the following content, including, but not limited to, interprofessional content areas in healthcare such as:
Healthcare professions
Person-centered Care
Communications, interpersonal relationship skills
Leadership
Management
Economics and Finance
Research Methods
Human Growth and Development
Healthcare Technology and Innovation
Professional and Clinical Ethics
To learn more about the BSHS vision and our commitment to interprofessional education, please see our current course listings. The primary objective of this position is to provide education instructional support to the Bachelor of Science in Health Services program.
Supports as an instructor in all aspects of this blended interdisciplinary program. Opportunities for instruction are face-to-face and online.
Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis and based on program teaching needs.
Key Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in health services based on course needs.
Develop and organize course syllabi, assignments, exams, and course content as needed.
Provide engaging and effective instruction to undergraduate students in person or online, as required.
Assess and evaluate student performance through grading of assignments, exams, and projects.
Hold office hours to meet with students and provide academic support.
Participate in BSHS meetings and maintain communication with faculty and staff as necessary.
Stay current with developments in the discipline and incorporate them into course materials and teaching methods.
Follow university policies and procedures in teaching, grading, and conducting academic responsibilities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
A Master’s degree or higher in a related discipline.
Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage and inspire students in a diverse academic environment.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of professionalism, respect, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an adjunct faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching online and face-to-face.
Familiarity with Canvas.
PhD or in progress.
Experience in a related field to program content.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not to be used as part of the application submission or process.
FLSA Adjunct Faculty
Job FTE
Exemption Status Exempt
Restricted Position No
E-Class AJ - Adjunct
Job Category Adjunct Faculty
ORP Eligible No
Months Other
Salary Range $1,437/credit hour+ (commensurate with experience)
Compensation Type Salaried
Target Hire Date 8/1/2025
Contact Information for Candidates
Meredith Dean
Documents Needed to Apply Resume/CV, Cover Letter