Adjunct Instructor

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Job Code/Title AJ - Adjunct Position Number J00002 Working Title Adjunct Instructor Department Health Behavior And Policy Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range $10,000 Campus MCV Campus Position Type Adjunct - Non-Teaching Hours/Week Normal work days Normal work hours Job Category Research Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? No Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? No Is any portion of this position grant-funded? Yes - Continuation of this position depends on funding of the grant. Sensitive Position No Resource Critical Yes Description of the Job

The OPT for Health lab (PI: Dr. Jessica LaRose) in the Department of Health Behavior and Policy is seeking an adjunct faculty member to contribute to ongoing and future research trials on the behavioral treatment of obesity and related chronic diseases. Ongoing studies examine drivers of heterogeneity in treatment response among young women within the context of a lifestyle intervention, novel approaches to obesity treatment among emerging adults, and digital approaches to lifestyle management for adults living with type 2 diabetes. Responsibilities will include preparation and submission of collaborative grant proposals and manuscripts, supervision of interventionists on research protocols, and assisting the PI with developing and maintaining trial manuals of procedure. Opportunities for professional development are also available to assist the faculty member in building their own independent program of research. This position is for a 1-year contract with potential for extension contingent upon grant funding and performance.

Required Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience working in an academic medical environment
- Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications
- Evidence of previous grant submissions and / or funding as PI or Co-I
- Exceptional analytical thinking skills
- Outstanding academic writing skills
- Supervisory and / or mentoring experience
- PhD in clinical psychology or closely related field, with a specialization in behavioral medicine
- Experience working collaboratively in a diverse team setting
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Licensed clinical psychologist
- Demonstrated experience in behavioral weight management
- Experience training and supervising therapists and / or interventionists as part of a research protocol
- Knowledge of Federal and state regulations and ethical guidelines related to human subjects research in a biomedical setting

Job Open Date 06/11/2021 Remove from posting on or before 06/18/2021 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/106885 Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)