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The University of Virginia’s College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor, General Faculty on the teaching track, expected to begin August 10, 2024 and appointed for a three-year term. This is a nine month, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon available funding, satisfactory performance, and need for the position.

The successful candidate will be joining the College of Arts & Sciences community during a significant era of transformation for the undergraduate landscape, including the launch of a new undergraduate advising model. Reporting to the Co-Directors of the Engagements Program, the Assistant Professor, General Faculty serves as a member of the general faculty with teaching and service obligations to the Engagements Program. The Assistant Professor, General Faculty will teach 5 courses over the academic year (67% of position), and will serve the following administrative functions of the NCC (33% of position): a. coordinate and improve upon the Engagements Experience, with particular focus on co-developing the associated advising curriculum for the first-year undergraduate experience; b. help facilitate College Fellows (faculty and postdoctoral fellow) hiring and training; c. informally advise on the College Fellows program and other components of the Engagements ; d. other duties as determined in conjunction with the Engagement Co-Directors. Candidates with interdisciplinary and curricular design experience are preferred.

Required Materials

1. Cover letter of interest

2. CV

3. A Statement of teaching philosophy

4. Sample Syllabus

5. Contact Information for three references

Qualifications include an appropriate terminal degree, a demonstrated pedagogic engagement with the liberal arts and sciences, and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating advanced research in a multi-disciplinary setting such as that of the College of Arts and Sciences. Experience working with diverse student and faculty populations and in general education reform and/or faculty professional development is especially desirable. Applicants may learn more about the Engagements Program and the New College Curriculum at http://gened.as.virginia.edu .

Visit http://apply.interfolio.com/146070 to apply. Review of applications will begin on June 24, 2024. The appointment date will begin August 10, 2024. Applicants must hold a terminal degree in a liberal arts and sciences discipline at the time of application. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required application materials include a CV, cover letter, teaching statement, and syllabus.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians 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.

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