UVA |Northern Virginia Summer Programming Instructor Job Description (Staff Wage and Student Wage)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
$4,000
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
Jan 16, 2025
Overview UVA\|Northern Virginia is hosting its Summer Programming in Northern Virginia during Summer 2025. This program is for high school students (rising 10-12 grade) and will run Summer 2025. It bridges the gap between curriculum and interest-based learning and will offer both in-person (Fairfax, VA) and online programming. We are looking for a Forensic Science Instructor to teach 1-2-week courses in Northern Virginia or online. Instructors are responsible for designing a curriculum grounded in learning objectives, developing a syllabus, and delivering instruction. This position is open to UVA graduate students and faculty. Undergraduate students who have completed their 3rd year by June 2025 may also apply. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide an exceptional classroom experience for learners (academic, interactive, equitable, and thoughtful) Create a robust syllabus with measurable learning outcomes, to include both content-based outcomes and soft skill outcomes. Attend workshops and check-ins prior to the start of instruction Time Commitment Course Design, which includes up to five 1:1 check-ins with UVA \| Northern Virginia program staff Course time, including prep time before and after program. In-person courses run 9am - 4pm. The instructor should plan to be in the classroom 30 minutes before the start of class. Online courses will include 2-hour synchronous sessions midday and asynchronous work time. In addition, instructors will dedicate 2 hours a day to office hours or 1:1 student consultation. Compensation 2 Week Courses (In-Person) - $4,000 Course Design $1000 Teaching $3000 1 Week Courses (In-Person) - $2,500 Course Design $1000 Teaching $1500 1 Week Course (Online) - $2000 Course Design $1000 Teaching $1000 Pending availability, Instructors can teach more than one course or session. A course design fee is only paid for the first session of a course. Instructors will be paid $1500/week for each additional session of the same in-person course and $1000/week for each additional session of the same online course. Breakfast and lunch are provided for in-person courses. Housing is not provided. We are hiring Instructors for the following courses: Forensic Science Application Materials To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu/ and attach: -Cover Letter, to include the course for which you're applying and all teaching experience -Curriculum Vitae or resume with courses and scholarship -Mock syllabus for your desired course including: Learning objectives Outline of Concepts Short paragraph on teaching style If you are a current UVA employee, please apply internally on Workday by typing "Find Jobs" in the search bar. Application deadline is January 25, 2025. Evaluation Process** Phone Screen First Round Zoom Interview Second Round Sample Teaching Session This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029 The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. If you have questions, please email northern@virginia.edu The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.