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College of Natural & Health Sciences Adjunct Faculty
Job no: 5089000
Work type: Faculty (Adjunct/ Wage)
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia
Categories: Faculty
"Greater Happens HERE"
Title: College of Natural & Health Sciences Adjunct Faculty
State Role Title: Adjunct Assistant Professor
Pay Rate: $1,000 (1 credit hour) to $4,100 (3 credit hours), Commensurate with Education and Experience
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.

• Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
  Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
• 403(b) (TIAA)
• Comprehensive medical & dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid state and federal holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

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.
Advertised: 28 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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