Lifetime Physical Activity Instructor (Faculty Wage)

The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applicants to teach one-credit academic courses in the Lifetime Physical Activity (LPA) program in the Department of Kinesiology for the Fall 2025 semester. Sports and activities (likely) in need of instructors include, but are not limited to:

• Boxing for Fitness
• Tennis
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Weight Training
• Women's Fitness (weight training)
• Cross Training & Conditioning
• Yoga

Courses are primarily scheduled during the day in alignment with UVA’s academic schedule. These are not group fitness classes, but academic courses aimed at providing undergraduate students a progression of knowledge and skills to be life-long movers.

Preference will be given to full-time enrolled UVA graduate and doctoral students, but we welcome anyone who is qualified to apply. Valid CPR/First Aid certification is strongly preferred; some classes will require the Instructor to be certified in the physical activity discipline.

To apply, please submit an application online through https://jobs.virginia.edu/ and attach a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and contact information (position, email, and phone) for three references. Search on requisition number R0067863.

The screening of applicants will begin on June 10, 2025. Positions will be filled on an on-going basis according to curriculum needs.

The department will not sponsor visas for this position.

For questions about this posting please contact:
Abby Fines, Director of LPA, atf2bz@virginia.edu

Please note: For faculty wage appointments, this is an at-will position that does not carry benefits.

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

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.