College of Education – Teaching/Research Faculty (Non-Tenure Track)

State Role Title: Instructor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and
Experience

Pay Band: UG

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
Education. 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 Education is home to the following academic departments:

• Department of
  Educational Leadership
• Department of Counselor Education
• Department of Teaching and Learning
• Department of
  Health, Physical Education and Recreation
• Non-traditional programs

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 resume 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 (RMS). 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: Dominique Fisher

Phone: 804-524-5075

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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