Interdisciplinary Studies Lecturer (Part-Time, Prison Ed.)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) seeks qualified applicants for part-time, non-tenure track instructional appointments in the BIS Program to support the Virginia Prison Education Program (VPEP). Instructors will teach BIS courses in interdisciplinary fields in correctional facilities across Virginia, including sociology, psychology, and history.

Courses are delivered in-person at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Troy, VA, on a weekly

Qualifications

• 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.

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, Project Management.
• Deliver in-person BIS instruction at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Troy, VA, with classes 7:45am–10:45am or 1:00pm–4:00pm.
• Complete required VA Department of Corrections security training and adhere to program policies.

Skills

Teaching in-person instruction

Adult education experience

Interdisciplinary teaching

Curriculum adaptation

Education

Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field

18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline

Ability to teach in-person at correctional facility sites in Virginia

Job description

The University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) seeks qualified applicants for part-time, non-tenure track instructional appointments in the BIS Program to support the Virginia Prison Education Program (VPEP). Instructors will teach BIS courses in interdisciplinary fields in correctional facilities across Virginia, including sociology, psychology, and history.

Courses are delivered in-person at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Troy, VA, on a weekly