What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer, Engineering and Society (Faculty Wage) position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
The Department of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and AppliedScience (http://www.eands.virginia.edu/) seekscandidatesfor a faculty wage positionto teach undergraduate courses inour core curriculumfor Spring 2027.Our need includes sections of oursecond-yearEngineering Ethics course and/orour fourth-year thesis developmentcoursesSTS and Engineering PracticeandThe Engineer, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility.
Candidates must have an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) inscience and technology studies, engineering education,philosophy,or a closely relatedhumanities or social sciencefield with a strongethics-focusedcore. Prior experience in teaching at the college or university level isanticipated.
Foradditionalinformation about the position, please contactJonathan Beever, Professor and Chair,jonathan.beever@virginia.edu.
To apply, pleasesubmitan applicationonline through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobsand attach a current CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and the Contact information for 3 references. Searchonrequisition number:R0087076. The position will remain openuntilfilled.
Questions related to the application process may be directed to Brandi Shifflett, HR Specialist at (434) 243-4095 or brc2s@virginia.edu.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.An educationverification isrequired.
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.
The University of Virginia, including 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.