College of Humanities & Social Sciences – Teaching/Research Faculty (Non-Tenure Track)
Company: DHRM
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: College of Humanities & Social Sciences –
Teaching/Research Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) State Role Title:
Instructor Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Pay Band: UG Agency: Virginia State University Location: Virginia
State University Agency Website: www.vsu.edu Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia State University (VSU), a
public and comprehensive 1890 Land Grant institution and
historically black college/university (HBCU) founded in 1882, is
seeking qualified applicants for the Spring 2026 and Fall 2026
semesters for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences .
Completed applications will undergo a continuous review process,
and the department will contact qualified applicants for interviews
as needed. VSU Course description can be found at
https://www.vsu.edu/academics/academic-catalog.php Instructional
(Teaching/Research) faculty's primary responsibilities require them
to teach up to 15 credit hours per semester in-person and/or online
(both synchronous and asynchronous). VSU Faculty must provide and
engage students during regular office hours to meet and promote
student engagement and success. At VSU, where Greater Happens Here,
we offer 36 undergraduate, 17 graduate, and 2 doctoral degree
programs and 8 certificate programs across six academic colleges.)
Non-Tenure Track appointments are limited to a one-year contract
and will be considered for additional appointments upon review and
need of the university and academic disciplines. Academicians with
a keen interest in teaching opportunities within another college at
VSU are strongly encouraged to apply directly to the respective job
postings . It is also a condition of employment that within thirty
(30) days of hire, you are required to submit documentation to the
hiring authority that you have the academic qualifications for the
faculty position in which you are hired. Failure to comply with
this documentation requirement and/or misrepresent your
professional credentials in any manner may result in revocation of
your contract and/or termination of your faculty appointment with
VSU. Faculty rank eligibility will be reviewed and determined in
accordance with the guidelines outlined in the VSU Faculty
Handbook. The College of Humanities and Social Science is home to
the following academic departments: Department of Art & Design
Department of History and Philosophy Department of Languages and
Literature Department of Mass Communications Department of Military
Science Department of Music Department of Political Science and
Public Administration Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department of Social Work Minimum Qualifications • Master's degree
in teaching discipline from an accredited university; minimum of 18
graduate credits hours required. • Teaching proficiency in the
respective areas of interest. • Demonstrated proficiency in
engaging diverse and non-traditional students effectively. •
Ability to effectively promote and enhance the culturally and
educationally diverse student populations. • Proficiency and
willingness to adapt and implement emerging pedagogies through
traditional instruction and experiential learning methodologies.
*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately
credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and
graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty
Credentialing Policy 2301 for all applicable education, experience,
licensure and certification requirements in the selection and
hiring of its faculty. Additional Considerations • Terminal
(Doctoral degree) from an accredited university. • Demonstrated
record of teaching experience at the university level, including
online instruction. • Demonstrated proficiency and prior experience
utilizing instructional technologies/learning management systems.
(i.e. Banner/Blackboard). • Demonstrated experience or ability to
measure, assess, and align curricular outcomes with academic
courses/programs Special Instructions You will be provided a
confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is
submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your
account to check the status of your application for this position.
You must include: - A current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest
in your application. - Three (3) letters of recommendation -
Official transcripts will be required before hire. Virginia State
University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities
for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color,
disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic
information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including
pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites
minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to
apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni
are encouraged to apply. HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University
only accepts applications for this position through the on-line
state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and
mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The
application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment
and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within
the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed
in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is
reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the
minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job
announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on
the information provided on the application, therefore, it is
essential to fully complete each section of the application and
provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state
application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result
in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of
receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. The
selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete
background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate
may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a
condition of employment, if applicable. Employment-based visa
sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed
and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal
law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship,
and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not
permit an individual to work in the United States unless the
appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified
in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.
Contact Information Name: Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo Phone:
804-524-5083 Email: HR@vsu.edu In support of the Commonwealth’s
commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with
disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring
Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will
need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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