Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies

UVA Health

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) seeks qualified applicants for part-time, non-tenure track instructional appointments in the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) Program to support the Virginia Prison Education Program (VPEP). These appointments will support UVA’s mission to expand access to higher education for working adults and underserved student populations by delivering high-quality BIS coursework in correctional education settings across Virginia. The Virginia Prison Education Program (VPEP) extends this mission by offering face-to-face BIS courses within secure correctional facilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the discipline or a closely related field
Minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline
Ability to teach in-person at correctional facility sites in Virginia
Commitment to teaching adult and non-traditional learners in an interdisciplinary degree program
Successful completion of background checks
Successful completion of education verification
Compliance with correctional facility security requirements

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree in the discipline or related field
College-level teaching experience
Professional experience relevant to the discipline
Experience working with adult learners, underserved populations, or incarcerated students
Demonstrated ability to implement inclusive and innovative teaching strategies

Responsibilities

Teach BIS courses in interdisciplinary fields such as Sociology, Political Science, Music, Business, Humanities and Fine Arts, Psychology, Communication, Philosophy, English, History, Theology / Religious Studies, and Project Management.
Deliver courses in-person only at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Troy, VA.
Adapt course design and delivery for limited access to instructional technology.
Teach undergraduate BIS courses aligned with program learning outcomes.
Be assigned courses across multiple disciplinary areas based on qualifications.
Emphasize foundational disciplinary knowledge and interdisciplinary connections.
Focus on student engagement and academic skill development for adult learners.
Promote ethical, civic, and critical thinking competencies.
Utilize inclusive and student-centered teaching practices.
Adapt instructional methods for low-technology environments.