Advertising Summary: The Bachelor of Science in Health
Services Program, housed in the College of Health Professions, is
seeking a student-focused Assistant Professor to coordinate the
student internship experience in partnership with the Assistant
Program Director. Additionally, the Assistant Professor will have
teaching, research, and service expectations.
Unit: College of Health Professions MBU
Department: Deans Office AHP
Department Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University
seeks to create a work environment and organizational culture that
reflects the variety of communities in which it is located and a
climate for the success of every employee by appreciating the
uniqueness that each one brings to the workplace.
Our goal is to provide an environment where learners are successful
in finding opportunities in the health care workspace. Overall
program excellence is achieved by providing learners with a varied,
context-responsive, and adaptive curriculum delivered by an
interdisciplinary faculty, who aim to provide learners with the
broad range of perspectives, insights, and knowledge they will need
to succeed professionally. Excellence in the Bachelor of Science in
Health Services program is a direct reflection of the professional,
personal, and community-focused aspirations of our learners.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Services program serves VCU
undergraduate students seeking opportunities in healthcare. The
mission is to provide an innovative pathway for students to explore
their strengths and align them with a healthcare profession. The
interdisciplinary program focuses on mentoring students,
identifying their strengths and providing them with a safe
environment to explore and grow. We also offer multiple minors that
are available to all undergraduate VCU students that are interested
in expanding their understanding of health care.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Internship Management
The primary responsibility of this faculty member will be to work with the Assistant Program Director to build and implement high-quality internship experiences in alignment with the new vision of VCU Academic Affairs. This role will involve developing and maintaining partnerships with organizations across Virginia, expanding opportunities for students in various geographic and professional settings. The faculty member will also support both in-person and remote students throughout their…
internship experiences, ensuring meaningful engagement, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Be a key member in the development of the mentorship program
and support our career development course.
Support students in finding internship placements and providing
oversight of students throughout the semester which is done through
our internship course which is offered to students in the Fall,
Spring, and Summer semesters. The coordinator will be responsible
for initiating and maintaining relationships with potential
internship sites (health centers, community-based organizations)
for both the HSV major and two minors (research ecosystem and
dental administration). The coordinator will also work with
organizations the student identifies as potential internship
sites.
The coordinator will work to ensure that all policies,
procedures and documentation of internship sites are consistent
with VCU Academic Affairs' vision for internships.
Teaching
- The faculty member will have asynchronous and face-to-face
teaching responsibilities in ALHP 435 Health Care Career
Development and Planning in Allied Health Professions and a minimum
of two other core courses within Bachelor of Science in Health
Services curriculum:
Health Services, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Virginia Commonwealth
University Academic Catalog
- The faculty member will instruct courses in both the
face-to-face program and asynchronous online program.
- The faculty member will provide support for students in their
courses through providing regular student hours and timely, high
quality assignment feedback.
- The faculty member will work with the Bachelor of Science in
Health Services program in the development of new general education
and restricted electives as needed.
Service
- The faculty member will serve on their home departmental,
College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a
professional capacity in their field (e.g., reviewer, conference
organizer, etc.).
- The faculty member will play an active role in instructor
course pods, helping to lead the continued improvement of program
courses.
Research
- While this position’s primary purpose is instruction, there may
also be opportunities to engage in collaborative research and
scholarship.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD or terminal degree in a health-related or educational
field.
- Minimum of two years managing or working in an internship type
program with undergraduate students in health-related
positions.
- Demonstrated teaching experience in a minimum of two of the
linked teaching areas in an asynchronous
online/hybrid/in-person environment.
- 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
- Experience teaching courses across multiple modalities
(in-person, synchronous online, hybrid, hy-flex, etc).
- Experience leading student organizations, workshops, or student
meetings online.
- Minimum of one year teaching in a LMS platform.
Salary Range: $90,000+ (commensurate with experience)
Benefits : All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust
benefits
package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual
and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Waggy
Zeleke
Contact Email: zelekew@vcu.edu