Job Details

Type: Full-Time (Non-Tenure Track)
Salary: $60,000 per year
Posted: 11/10/2025
Location: University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Wise, Virginia
Appointment: 9-month, full-time with potential for summer teaching

Position Overview

The Instructor in Science Education will teach upper-level courses in Life and Earth Sciences for PreK-12 teachers, participate in departmental and college committees, advise and mentor students, and assist with program assessment. Opportunities may include supervising outreach and training activities with local K-12 schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach upper-level Life and Earth Sciences courses focused on content and pedagogy for PreK-12 teachers

• Advise and mentor students, especially in the Teacher Education Program

• Serve on departmental and college committees

• Assist with assessment and other departmental duties

• Potentially supervise or conduct outreach/training with local schools

• Promote engaged and innovative teaching practices at the undergraduate level

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Science Education or a closely related field

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to teach innovatively and engage students at the undergraduate level

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Virginia Standards of Learning

• Teaching experience in PreK-12 school settings

Additional Information

• UVA Wise encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities

• Employee duties include responsibilities under Title IX for reporting sexual misconduct

• Campus safety and security information is available in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: www.uvawise.edu/ASR