College of Natural & Health Sciences Adjunct Faculty
Company: DHRM
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: College of Natural & Health Sciences Adjunct Faculty
State Role Title: Adjunct Assistant Professor Hiring Range:
Commensurate with education and experience Pay Band: UG Agency:
Virginia State University Location: Virginia State University
Agency Website: 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 Natural and Health 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 Adjunct-faculty
primary responsibilities require them to teach up to 12 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.) Adjunct faculty
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. *Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer
in the U.S. The College of Natural and Health Sciences is home to
the following academic departments: • Department of Biology •
Department of Chemistry • Department of Nursing • Department of
Psychology 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 and official
transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only) 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. Contact Information Name:
Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo Phone: 804-524-5083 Email:
bnyarko-brentuo@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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