Lecturer in Materials Science and Engineering (Faculty Wage)
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University of Virginia
VA
Summary
The lecturer will develop and teach a new course titled Processing of Polymeric Materials as a Special Topics elective. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, delivering instruction, and evaluating student performance.
Job Description
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) at the University of Virginia invites applications for a part-time Wage Lecturer position. The successful candidate will collaborate with DMSE faculty to develop a new course, Processing of Polymeric Materials, and subsequently teach the course as a Special Topics elective for undergraduate students during the Spring 2027 semester.
The appointment is expected to begin during the Fall 2026 semester (September 2026). Total compensation for the appointment is $7,000.
Responsibilities
- Developing, preparing, and distributing course materials
- Delivering classroom instruction and maintaining scheduled contact hours
- Holding office hours and meeting with students as scheduled
- Evaluating student performance through grading and assessment
- Providing student advising and mentoring
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated teaching experience and/or relevant expertise in the related subject area.
To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/resume and cover letter. Please attach these as PDFs. Search on requisition number: R0085667
Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.”
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.
UVA Physicians Group (UPG) was founded in 1979 as a supportive partner to UVA Medical Center and UVA School of Medicine. For over 40 years, UPG has been committed to improving the lives of UVA Health physicians & providers and to the mission, vision and values of UVA Health in service to our patients throughout the region.
UPG is an administratively supported group practice which operates as a collaborative UVA Health entity supporting UVA Health physicians & providers at UVA Medical Center and in a number of Clinical Practice Group (CPG) locations throughout Charlottesville and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Over 900 UVA clinical faculty members are dually employed through UPG and UVA School of Medicine's 21 clinical departments. UPG also employs nearly 200 advanced practice providers and other clinicians within UVA clinical departments, and approximately 150 physicians, advanced practice providers & clinicians in practices locally and regionally.
In addition to its clinical role in supporting the University’s mission to deliver world-class patient care, UPG provides administrative and financial functions that support care delivery and clinical management. Approximately 400 UPG team members fulfill these administrative and financial roles in Charlottesville locations and in clinics across the Commonwealth.
UPG is an independent 501(c)3 University Associated Organization (UAO) and is governed by its own Board of Directors with a public majority.
Founded
1979
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Charlottesville, VA
UVA Physicians Group (UPG) was founded in 1979 as a supportive partner to UVA Medical Center and UVA School of Medicine. For over 40 years, UPG has been committed to improving the lives of UVA Health physicians & providers and to the mission, vision and values of UVA Health in service to our patients throughout the region.
UPG is an administratively supported group practice which operates as a collaborative UVA Health entity supporting UVA Health physicians & providers at UVA Medical Center and in a number of Clinical Practice Group (CPG) locations throughout Charlottesville and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Over 900 UVA clinical faculty members are dually employed through UPG and UVA School of Medicine's 21 clinical departments. UPG also employs nearly 200 advanced practice providers and other clinicians within UVA clinical departments, and approximately 150 physicians, advanced practice providers & clinicians in practices locally and regionally.
In addition to its clinical role in supporting the University’s mission to deliver world-class patient care, UPG provides administrative and financial functions that support care delivery and clinical management. Approximately 400 UPG team members fulfill these administrative and financial roles in Charlottesville locations and in clinics across the Commonwealth.
UPG is an independent 501(c)3 University Associated Organization (UAO) and is governed by its own Board of Directors with a public majority.
Founded
1979
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Charlottesville, VA
