First-Year Programs Lecturer and Coordinator

The University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences , seeks applications for a full-time, twelve-month Lecturer (non-tenure track) position beginning May 25, 2023 for a term of one year with the possibility of renewal. The position carries the administrative title of First-Year Programs Coordinator. The College offers a range of academic programs for incoming first-year students to support their successful transition to the University of Virginia. The teaching load of this position includes teaching assignments during the summer (prior to first-year student matriculation), as well as fall and spring terms across a range of courses (ranging from 1-3 credits). The administrative duties associated with the position include working closely with the director of First-Year and Summer Programs to plan, implement, and assess programs.

The successful candidate will have a M.A. in a liberal arts discipline, specifically within the humanities or social sciences. A minimum of two years teaching experience at the college level and demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with diverse undergraduate students is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching first-year students from diverse backgrounds in the fields of writing, critical thinking, and academic skills.

Application Instructions

Please apply through Workday , and search for R0041908.Complete an application online with the following documents:

1- A CV

2- A statement of teaching philosophy

3- A cover letter addressing your qualifications and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and/or working on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.

Review of application by the committee will begin December 5, 2022 ; however, the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, Academic Recruiter, at unw5dq@virginia.edu.

UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital. Charlottesville is one of the best places to live; outdoors, vibrant town with culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, and laboratory-based research and teaching pursuits working within the collegial work environment are available.

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/ For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/faculty-development and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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.