Lecturer, Public Policy - Remote (Faculty Wage)

The University of Virginia's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) seeks applicants to fill a tenure-ineligible part-time, limited term Lecturer position for the online Public Administration Graduate Certificate Program. The opening exists for the Spring 2025 term.

Specifically, we seek a Lecturer with notable experience practicing and teaching public policy analysis. The course is :

• PSPA 5010 Public Policy Analysis

While the primary intent is to hire for PSPA 5010, we will consider applicants for other courses in the SCPS Public Administration Certificate and larger certificate portfolio.

This position is for the Spring 2025 semester; however, future offerings may be either in the fall, spring, and summer academic semesters. Courses are typically 10 weeks in length and are offered in an online asynchronous format. Class size averages range from approximately 12-24 students. This is a continuing education program that predominantly serves working adult learners.

Course Information

Course description, and overview of the program, is available at the

UVA SCPS Public Administration Certificate webpage .

A syllabus for the PSPA 5010 exists. Lecturers will be able to adapt the syllabus based on their preference and expertise, provided the current learning outcomes remain the objective. Note: the current practice is this course is delivered asynchronously, without required live full-class meetings. That said, instructors are expected to host periodic live class meetings for the students throughout the semester.

The Spring 2025 semester offering of PSPA 5010 is currently scheduled to run next in the Spring term, between January and May, 2025. The course is traditionally offered in a 10-week session, and could start on or about January 13 or February 17.

Qualifications

SCPS employs academic faculty who have applicable content expertise at the appropriate level and who provide evidence of recent and/or current professional experience which applies to students' achieving the goals and learning outcomes of the program.

This position is for graduate-level instruction. Relevant expertise is required. A Masters or Terminal Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs or a closely related field is required.

At least 5 years of public sector experience is required. Previous online teaching or training experience is also required (this includes familiarity with the use of technology in teaching, experience working with adult learners, and in online instruction). Strong written and oral communication skills are highly desirable.

To Apply

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach:

• A cover letter that includes a brief description of your teaching philosophy and concrete examples of how you design and facilitate online courses to encourage high levels of student engagement
• CV or resume
• A sample syllabus for a course you've taught
• Unofficial transcripts.

Search on R0064288 . The completion and submission of all requested documents is required for consideration.

*** Application Deadline is September 22, 2024. ***

Interviews will ideally be held by the end of September. If you are selected to interview, you will be asked to present a brief (10-15 minute) teaching talk that demonstrates your approach to either live session facilitation or recorded mini-lectures.

Position Location: Remote. Applicants from outside the state of Virginia, are encouraged to apply.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:

Kai Degner, Senior Director, Certificates
kai.degner@virginia.edu .

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.edu.

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

This is an at-will faculty wage position which does not carry benefits. Faculty wage appointments are subject to change and carry no expectation of renewal from year to year.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding 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.