Lecturer, Engineering and Society (Faculty Wage)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia seeks candidates to teach undergraduate courses in our core curriculum for Spring 2027. The position includes sections of our second-year Engineering Ethics course and/or our fourth-year thesis development courses STS and Engineering Practice and The Engineer, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility.

Candidates must have an advanced degree with a strong ethics-focused core and prior teaching experience at the college level is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in STS, engineering education, philosophy, or related ethics-focused field.
• Prior university teaching experience is anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in our core curriculum for Spring 2027.
• Teach sections of Engineering Ethics and/or Engineering Practice and The Engineer, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ethics focus

Education

Advanced degree in STS/engineering education/philosophy/related humanities or social science with ethics focus

Job description

The Department of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science (http://www.eands.virginia.edu/) seeks candidates for a faculty wage position to teach undergraduate courses in our core curriculum for Spring 2027. Our need includes sections of our second-year Engineering Ethics course and/or our fourth-year thesis development courses STS and Engineering Practice and The Engineer, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility.

Candidates must have an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in science and technology studies, engineering education, philosophy, or a closely related humanities or social science field with a strong ethics-focused core. Prior experience in teaching at the college or university level is anticipated.

For additional information about the position, please contact Jonathan Beever, Professor and Chair, [e-mail].

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. An education verification is required.

Physical requirements of faculty will vary, but may include some or all of the following: 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; and 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.