Open Rank Professor of Public Policy, Academic General Faculty, Teaching Track (Leadership)

University-of-Virgini; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dual Career Services

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy invites applications for an open-rank, non-tenure-accruing faculty position on the teaching track with a focus on leadership. Rank determined by qualifications; appointment to begin Fall 2027.

PhD or on track to earn by Aug 1, 2027 is required; teaching load is six 3.0-credit courses annually, with courses spanning graduate and undergraduate levels. Applications due by Nov 29, 2026, with rolling review thereafter.

Qualifications

• PhD or on track to earn by August 1, 2027 in social psychology, behavioral science, organizational behavior, public policy, quantitative social sciences, or related fields.
• Ability to teach and mentor students at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Wamiliarity with leadership-focused curricula and data-driven policy concepts.

Responsibilities

• Teach six 3.0-credit courses per year at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Develop and enhance curriculum, including short courses or workshops as needed.
• Mentor students and contribute to graduate programs and certificates.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in social sciences / related field

On track to PhD by Aug 2027

Job description

University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy

Open Date

Oct 21, 2026

Description

The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia invites applications for an open-rank, non-tenure-accruing faculty position in public policy, on the teaching track, with a focus on leadership. Rank will be determined by candidate qualifications. The appointment is expected to begin in Fall 2027.

We welcome applications from scholars who have earned or are on track to earn a terminal degree in social psychology or behavioral science, organizational behavior / management, public policy, quantitative social sciences, or related fields.

Candidates should be prepared to teach and mentor students academically and toward their career aspirations at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The teaching load will be six 3.0- credit courses per year. Five of the courses will be 3.0-credit, semester-long courses. The sixth course will be either a 3.0-credit course or some combination of short courses, curricular development/enhancement, experiential workshops, and/or guided fieldwork/immersion experiences.

We prefer candidates prepared to teach one or more of the following undergraduate and graduate (masters-level) courses:

• Values-Based Leadership
• Strategies and Processes of Negotiation
• Ethics & Accountability in Data-Driven Policy
• Psychology for Leadership
• Behavioral Sciences for Civic Leadership
• Value and Bias in Public Policy
• Foundations of Behavioral Science

The initial appointment is for a three-year term. The position carries the possibility of renewal based on continued need for this disciplinary expertise and satisfactory performance. Salary is dependent on qualifications and years of experience.

UVA Batten is a dynamic, cross-disciplinary school offering competitive teaching loads, salaries, and research support. Built upon the strong foundation of one of the nation’s top public universities, UVA Batten combines rigorous training in policy analysis with a unique emphasis on the acquisition of leadership skills. Our faculty is intentionally interdisciplinary and enriched by professors of practice who bring real-world policymaking expertise to the classroom.

At the graduate level, UVA Batten offers a Master of Public Policy degree program, combination degree programs with other UVA schools, and graduate certificate programs. We are introducing a new Master of Science in Public Policy and Data degree program. At the undergraduate level, UVA Batten offers a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership degree program and multiple minor programs.

The candidate should have a PhD, or be on track to attaining the PhD, by August 1, 2027. Applications must be received by November 29, 2026, to receive full consideration; after this date, applications may be considered on a rolling basis.

Applicants must complete the online application and submit the following required materials:

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at the time of offer per University Policy.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conductthis search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, includingconfidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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