Adjunct Instructor - Bachelor of Science in Health Services Program

Advising

The College of Health Professions is seeking adjunct professors to teach a class (classes) in the undergraduate minor in research ecosystems developed by the Student Pathways Collaborative (SP) (representatives from VCU Human Resources, OVPRI, School of Medicine, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Human Resources) with the CHP and Wright Center (WC).

The research ecosystem minor is an interprofessional undergraduate curriculum that develops foundational skills across research ecosystems in various research domains. The minor is built on the premise that all research domains are increasing their research endeavors, including art, engineering, health, and education, and require trained and qualified professionals with expertise in both the research ecosystem and the content of their chosen domain.

Courses focus on the competencies in job descriptions for various research ecosystem positions and the necessary skills to ensure the successful management and administration of research. Successful completion of the minor contributes to the building of professional staff infrastructure supporting research teams as they create impactful research.

Topic Areas

• Research ethics across research domains (education, social work, business, engineering, health, etc) in the Fall semester.
• Courses in site operations, team science, project management in the Spring semester.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The primary objective of this position is to provide education and instructional support to the Minor in Research Ecosystem.
• Up to four instructors will be hired for this role. Opportunities for team teaching are possible.
• Teach undergraduate courses in the research ecosystem minor 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 a synchronous online format.
• 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 research ecosystem collaborative meetings, BSHS instructional 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

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in any discipline.
• Experience being in a research field with expertise in one of the listed topic areas: ethics, site operations and management, team science, and project management.
• 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.
• Experience working in the research field.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering 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 an adjunct faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Experience teaching online.
• Familiarity with Canvas.

Salary Range

$1,487/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

Rank

Instructor

Contact Information

Contact Name: Meredith Dean, Program Manager
Contact Email: deanml2@vcu.edu