Postdoctoral Research Associates and Lecturers, College of Arts & Sciences Engagements Program

The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia invites applications for several Postdoctoral Research Associate and Lecturer positions in the College's core Engagements program for a one-year appointment, renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding, starting the fall of 202 4 . Compensation will take the form of 12 -month salary with full-time benefits. Candidates must defend their dissertation s by June 1, 202 4 and have a terminal degree conferred by August 1, 202 4 , and no earlier than May 201 9 .

In October 2019 , the Faculty of the College of Arts & Sciences voted to fully adopt a new general education curriculum for its undergraduates, composed of three conceptually related components: the Engagements, Literacies, and Disciplines. Postdoctoral Research Associates , in consort with faculty College Fellows, serve as instructors of record in the Engagements: a series of 2-credit courses designed to foster intellectual sensibilities that are generally deployed across all realms of inquiry. Courses align with one of four pillars: Engaging Aesthetics, Empirical & Scientific Engagement, Engaging Differences, and Ethical Engagement. Postdoctoral Fellows are responsible for developing two courses in one (or two) of the Engagement pillars . For more information about the Engagements, visit: http://gened.as.virginia.edu .

P ostdoctoral Research Associates teach six sections of their Engagement courses (2 credits each). In years two and three, should the contract be extended, Research Associates continue to develop and teach six sections of their Engagement courses (2 credit s each) per academic yea r .

Postdoctoral Research Associates are expected to pursue a vigorous research agenda grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. They are active participant s in the College Fellows - a cohort of faculty drawn from across the College and entrusted with crafting a unique and compelling first-year general education experience for A&S undergraduates. In addition, Research Associates are expected to participate in (and possibly lead ) College Fellows sponsored events such as lectures for the University community, symposia, and seminars regarding the Liberal Arts & Sciences at UVA. Administrative duties include participation in bimonthly professional development sessions and select general education committees that relate to the implementation of the curriculum . T hese duties are assigned by the Director of the College Fellows.

To Apply:

Please visit the UVA job board to apply.. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter - upload in the resume Box
  
• CV - upload in the resume Box
  
• A two -page course description and syllabus for one of the four Engagements (please clearly indicate which Engagement you have selected); - upload in the resume Box
  
• Contact information for three references - upload in the resume Box
  

R eview of applications will begin on February 12 , 202 4 , and will continue until the positions are filled . Finalists will participate in two virtual meetings with the hiring committee (a workshop and a presentation) over the course of two days in Spring 202 4 .

Questions about this position should be directed to Liza Flood, Chair of the Search Committee, ejs6yc@virginia.edu . Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: Melanie Sponaugle , Faculty Search Advisor , unw5dq@virginia.edu .

UVA will perform background checks including receipt of official transcripts from the institution granting the highest degree for all new hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

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