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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Exercise Science, including but not limited to:
• 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

• 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.

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.

Contact Information

R. Lee Franco
francorl@vcu.edu