University of Virginia·Albemarle County, Virginia
The role involves teaching and providing content expertise in reading education for graduate or undergraduate level courses within the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education. Instructors must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence across the specified semesters.
The University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development seeks qualified applicants for the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education to teach and provide content expertise in reading education.
Opportunities may be on grounds in Charlottesville, Virginia or online during the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters.
Graduate-level course instructors require a terminal degree (PhD; EdD) in Education specializing in reading education or a related field.
Undergraduate course instructors require a master’s degree or terminal degree specializing in reading education or a related field.
Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence.
Previous preK-12 and post-secondary education teaching experience in the course content area is strongly preferred.
Your cover letter must detail your specific content area expertise and experience within reading education.
Additionally, please note your availability for in-person and/or online teaching modalities.
These available at-will positions for teaching a single course do not carry benefits.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
This position will require an Education Verification.
The department will not sponsor visas for this position.
Please be aware that applications for this faculty wage position will be considered on an ongoing basis as instructional needs arise.
Instructional openings for the summer and fall semesters are typically filled in April and instructional needs for the spring are typically filled in November.
To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.
Search on requisition number: R0080643.
Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.
For questions about CISE faculty wage positions, please contact Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.edu.
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.
Graduate instructors require a terminal degree (PhD; EdD) in Education specializing in reading education, while undergraduate instructors need a master’s or terminal degree in the same specialization. Previous preK-12 and post-secondary teaching experience in the content area is strongly preferred.
Market context
Virginia employers often look for reading education faculty who can teach across preK-12 and higher education settings, especially when literacy preparation and teacher development are priorities. This role is competitive because candidates with a terminal or master’s degree in reading education and prior classroom experience can align closely with both graduate and undergraduate instruction needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then tailor your application to highlight your reading instruction background and any post-secondary teaching experience.