Faculty Wage Lecturer, Department of Urban + Environmental Planning

University of Virginia

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Urban + Environmental Planning, School of Architecture at the University of Virginia, seeks applications to fill various non-tenure-track instructional Lecturer positions during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Specialized subject areas of particular need may include, but are not limited to: Studio, Seminar, Lecture, Intensive Short Course, Visualization, and/or Workshop. Qualified incumbents may be hired into one or more of the specialized areas (Undergraduate and/or Graduate Courses). Other duties may include, but are not limited to: organizing guest lectures, course-specific advising, developing or reviewing curricula, advising, guiding students in their research papers, grading, and/or organizing and leading field trips. Applicants must have a master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with prior university-level teaching experience. The qualified candidate should demonstrate professional and/or academic expertise in the specialized subject area and provide evidence of teaching ability and experience which applies to students' achieving the goals and learning outcomes of the program. Compensation will take the form of wages paid on a bi-weekly pay cycle. This is an at-will faculty wage position that is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. Faculty wage appointments are not eligible for consideration for the Expectation of Continued Employment (ECE) or employee benefits. Faculty wage appointments are subject to change contingent upon available funding and/or course enrollment/cancellation and carry no expectation of renewal. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification (FSAKA).

Requirements

Master's or Doctoral degree in a relevant field required
Strong commitment to teaching
Demonstrate professional and/or academic expertise in the specialized subject area
Provide evidence of teaching ability and experience which applies to students' achieving the goals and learning outcomes of the program