KHS - Assistant Professor

Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:

• Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens
• Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments
• Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities
• Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems

As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others—locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane..

Chief Purpose of this position: Assistant/Associate Professor; tenure-eligible in the Dept. of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

Position Responsibilities: Competitive candidates should have a research agenda that complements and leverages our
Department’s current research efforts related to integrative health equity, highlighted by a specific
focus on geographical disparities, racial and/or ethnic disparities, or LGBTQIA disparities.
Efforts should focus on prevention or screening research (e.g., cardiovascular, cancer, mental
health) that considers the social drivers of health. Furthermore, the new hire will be expected to
facilitate the translation of their research outcomes into modalities of care that enhance population
health and well-being in the Commonwealth, the region, the nation, and globally. There are
numerous opportunities for collaboration both within the Department and across the College of
Humanities and Sciences and the University. The VCU Health Systems provide outstanding
access to clinical populations across the lifespan. Teaching responsibilities include courses at both
the graduate and undergraduate level in the areas of Healthcare Delivery/Management/Policy and
Health Disparities in the U.S., along with providing support to the program’s core curriculum.
Successful candidates will be expected to meet service expectations of the department, school,
university, community and profession.

Required Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Kinesiology or Health Sciences, or similar field of study. Teaching
experience as a primary instructor in higher education. In addition, we are seeking candidates who
have demonstrated excellence, originality and productivity in research. The faculty member will
be required to have an established research agenda, a clear potential for external funding, and
potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the
department. The faculty member must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a
diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at
VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:  Minimum two years’ experience of Postdoctoral training or as a research
faculty member (Assistant/Associate Professor). Experience mentoring graduate students in a
research setting. Experience working with clinical populations, specifically in cancer or
cardiovascular disease, with a strong potential for scholarship or creative expression to
complement and expand existing expertise in the department.

Virginia Commonwealth University, located in Richmond, Virginia is a public, urban, major
research institution comprised of over 2,400 full-time faculty members who educate more than
28,000 enrolled students. The university has an increasingly diverse ethnic, cultural and
international character. Serving as Virginia’s capital, Richmond is a vibrant, prosperous
metropolitan area of approximately 1.18 million people. It is located within driving distance of
Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach and the Blue Ridge mountains. Visit www.vcu.edu to learn
more about the university.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences in the College of Humanities and Sciences is
comprised of 15 full-time faculty members engaged in an array of clinical, applied, and
interdisciplinary endeavors. The undergraduate programs consist of concentrations in Exercise
Science and Health Sciences, and 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 on the Department please visit http://khs.vcu.edu/.

Submit letter of application that includes an emphasizes of the courses that relate to your
specialization, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
of three references to www.vcujobs.com. Candidates must agree to current and prior employers
being contacted, if they are among a small group of finalists. Review of applications will begin
December 9, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Months: 9
Department: Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Salary:

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Arnethea Sutton
Contact Email: abrahamal@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: 828-1948