Department Summary: The School of Public Health at VCU was established in July 2023 and offers four doctoral degrees in biostatistics, epidemiology, healthcare policy, and social and behavioral sciences, as well as a Master’s of Public Health (in-person & online), and a Master’s of Science in Biostatistics.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The VCU School of Public Health is recruiting a pool of applicants for adjunct instructor positions. Adjunct appointments are for a limited term and are offered on a semester-by-semester basis as teaching need arises. The purpose of the position is for qualified individuals to teach in graduate subjects within their area of expertise. Your application will remain active through June 30, 2027. After this time, if you are still interested in adjunct teaching, you must reapply to the new posting. Note that we are unable to hire applicants who are not in the pool.

Adjunct instructors are expected to:

• Teach courses in public health as needed. These classes could be inclusive of any areas within the discipline. 
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines and departmental assessment objectives.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Respond to student inquiries within 1-2 business days.
• Submit midterm and final grades according to school policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Public Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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

• Previous experience teaching courses within a graduate-level public health program is particularly welcome.

Salary Range: $2,000 per 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

Tenure: Ineligible

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Cian Brooks
Contact Email: Brookst10@vcu.edu