Assistant Professor of Global Studies, General Faculty

Oct 14, 2026

The University of Virginia'sinterdisciplinary Global Studies Program invites applications for a three-year Academic General Faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in its Global Development Studies track, expected to begin on August 10, 2027.Global Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program, firmly situated within the liberal arts tradition, with concentrations in development, public health, security and justice, sustainability, and commerce. See our Aboutpage for more information on who we are, including two journal articles documenting our origins (https://global studies.virginia.edu/about).

The Global Development Studies (https://global studies.virginia.edu/global-development-studies)(GDS) track asks students to think deeply about what “development” means--or could mean--in social, political, and economic terms in the 21 century, both in the United States and around the globe. GDS offers students an educational experience grounded in both critical perspectives on development theories and situated engagements with development practices. We are particularly interested in expanding concrete opportunities for experiential learning within a liberal arts framework.

An Academic General Faculty (https://as.virginia.edu/policies-and-procedures-AGFM) (AGFM) position is a three-year, non-tenure line appointment with the possibility but not the guarantee of renewal. Academic faculty on the teaching track focus primarily on student education, administration, and engagement. Promotion to the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor is possible. The successful applicant will teach six undergraduate courses per year, assist in advising, and contribute to the learning community of GDS.

Candidates should hold a PhD degree by the time of appointment.

We seek candidates from anthropology, sociology, politics, economics, environmental science, human geography, history, philosophy, the arts, or other relevant disciplines who can help develop and lead the GDS track, bringing a critical perspective to the study of development with an emphasis on the experiences of marginalized communities across the globe. We particularly welcome applicants who can bridge academic and practitioner perspectives, with experience working with and in communities and who can facilitate student engagement in such work.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Sylvia Tidey stions about the application process should be directed to Margaret Weeks, mew7ys.

The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore, and the nation's Capital. Charlottesville is an attractive place to live; it is a vibrant, outdoor-oriented town with exceptional cultural, educational, culinary, and community amenities. Across the university you will find many opportunities for teaching- and research collaboration within an interesting, collegial, and supportive work environment.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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