Lecturer, Engineering and Society (Faculty Wage)

Location
Charlottesville
Workplace
On-site

About this role

This job profile is only for faculty members hired to complete a short-term and/or part-time academic work assignment, such as teaching one or more courses for one or two academic terms.

The Department of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science (http://www.eands.virginia.edu/) seeks candidates for a faculty wage position to teach undergraduate courses in our core curriculum for Spring 2027. Our need includes sections of our second-year Engineering Ethics course and/or our fourth-year thesis development courses STS and Engineering Practice and The Engineer, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility.

Candidates must have an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in science and technology studies, engineering education, philosophy, or a closely related humanities or social science field with a strong ethics-focused core. Prior experience in teaching at the college or university level is anticipated.

For additional information about the position, please contact Jonathan Beever, Professor and Chair, jonathan.beever@virginia.edu.

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a current CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and the Contact information for 3 references. Search on requisition number: R0087076. The position will remain open until filled.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Brandi Shifflett, HR Specialist at (434) 243-4095 or [email protected].

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. An education verification is required.


Physical requirements of faculty will vary, but may include some or all of the following: traveling to and from work location, other UVA or UVA Health facilities, or to other locations in the U.S. or abroad for meetings or research; using computers, specialized equipment, and other technologies; remaining stationary, moving, bending, lifting, and reaching; performing procedures using fine motor skills; communicating effectively, in writing, in person, in the classroom, online, and in clinical settings; and interacting with others such as colleagues, other academic and medical peers, students, patients, and the public.

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

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