UVA Engineering Rising Scholar Postdoc-to-Faculty Program

The University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science is inviting applications for the UVA Engineering Rising Scholars Postdoc-to-Faculty Program. This program is designed to encourage early‑career scholars to pursue a career in academia by supporting their postdoctoral work before beginning in a tenure‑track position at the University of Virginia. The program seeks to recruit exceptional early‑career scholars committed to building a collaborative intellectual community and promoting a welcoming scholarly environment.

Selected candidates will enhance the excellence of UVA Engineering through their research, educational efforts, and service.

UVA Engineering will fund a postdoc position at an institution best suited to develop the scholarship of the candidate for up to two years. During this time, participants in the Rising Scholars program will participate in multidimensional professional development, including opportunities to develop research skills, mentoring, networking, and building collaborative professional relationships. The Rising Scholars Program is designed to create a seamless transition into a faculty position with high productivity immediately.

Upon completion of the postdoc position, the candidate will join UVA Engineering as a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in their home department.

The program is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Candidates will be considered from all areas represented in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Candidates must be in their final year of graduate school with an identified graduation date or dissertation date. Candidates should have the potential to be a high‑impact researcher, be able to contribute to the teaching mission of their departmental home, have the potential to mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels, and have the potential for contributing to collaborative environments within UVA Engineering.

Priority will be given to candidates that contribute to the strategic plan and mission of the School and University.

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

Please apply online via Interfolio and attach the following required applicant documents:

• A cover letter identifying why this program is attractive, and possible sites and locations for the postdoc position.
• A current CV.
• A statement describing your current research projects, future directions, and broader impacts.
• A statement describing your teaching practices designed to create a residential learning environment marked by the free and collegial exchange of ideas.
• A statement describing demonstrated contributions to fostering practices that create climates in which all stakeholders can achieve their maximum potential; please focus on skills and experiences, not personal beliefs and opinions.
• Contact information for at least 3 references.

Review of applications will occur on an on‑going basis multiple times throughout the year.

For questions regarding the program please contact Meara Habashi, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at mhabashi or Brian Smith, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, at bls2z.

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 offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dual career.virginia.edu.