EDHS Youth & Social Innovation Lecturer; Faculty Wage

Overview

This job profile is only for faculty members hired to complete a short‑term and/or part‑time academic work assignment, such as teaching one or more courses for one or two academic terms. Wage Faculty (Adjunct) may only be paid via Period Activity Pay.

The University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development seeks qualified applicants for the Department of Human Services to teach and provide content expertise for programs in Youth & Social Innovation for the 2026‑2027 academic year.

Positions will be filled on an on‑going basis according to curriculum needs and appointments are typically for teaching a single course. If no position is currently available, we will retain submitted applications on file for future consideration through the 2026‑2027 academic year.

• Master’s or Terminal Degree in an appropriate field is required (Terminal Degree preferred).
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence.
• Previous K‑12 or higher education teaching experience in the course content area is strongly preferred.

• To apply, submit an application online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and search on requisition number: R0081477 EDHS Youth & Social Innovation Lecturer.
• Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.
• Attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the contact information for three references.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an Education Verification, Criminal History, and Sexual Offender Registry Check.

This is a wage position that is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: -029

For questions about current hiring needs, please contact Melissa Levy mkl7j.

This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Wage Faculty and all personnel actions associated with them are governed and approved by the EVPP and policy PROV-026:
Faculty Wage Employment.

• 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.
• 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.