Unit Paid Faculty teach additional courses on an as needed basis

The University of Virginia's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) seeks applicants to fill a tenure-ineligible part-time, limited term instructor position for the online UVA Edge Program (edge.virginia.edu) to teach the course ISHU 1501: Academic and Professional Writing. The course is 12 weeks in length and is offered in a synchronous format in the evening in Fall 2023 (with possibilities of additional teaching in the future).

SCPS employs academic faculty who have applicable content expertise at the appropriate level and who provide evidence of recent and/or current professional experience which applies to students’ achieving the goals and learning outcomes of the program. Subject area needs include, but are not limited to:

• Professional Writing - including resumés, business memos, professional reports, effective emails

• Academic Writing - including teaching introductory level academic writing courses

Qualifications: This position is for undergraduate-level instruction. A Ph.D. or terminal degree in the teaching area or closely related field is preferred; a master’s degree in the teaching area or closely related field may be considered; relevant expertise is required. Two to four years of relevant subject matter teaching experience is preferred. Familiarity with online instruction is highly desirable.

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a cover letter, your CV or resume, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Search on requisition R0045979. The completion and submission of all requested documents is required for consideration. This position is open until filled.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:

Alexa Jeffress, Program Manager, UVA Edge

akh4ev@virginia.edu

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an Education Verification (FSAKA).

This is an at-will faculty wage position which does not carry benefits. Faculty wage appointments are subject to change and carry no expectation of renewal from year to year.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’sGroupand the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person'sperspectivesand lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master's or terminal degree
Experience: Two to four years of relevant subject matter teaching experience is preferred. Familiarity with online instruction is highly desirable.
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.