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 in-person (Fairfax, VA) programming. We are looking for a Forensic Science Instructor to teach a 2-week course in Northern Virginia. Instructors are responsible for designing a curriculum grounded in learning objectives, developing a syllabus, and delivering instruction. 

This position is open to individuals with a strong teaching background and an expert knowledge of Forensic Science. This position is also 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.  

Compensation 

2 Week Courses (In-Person) – $4,000 

Course Design $1000 Teaching $3000 

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 all teaching experience Curriculum Vitae or resume with courses and scholarship 

If you are a current UVA employee, please apply internally on Workday by typing “Find Jobs” in the search bar.   

Evaluation Process 

Phone ScreenFirst Round Zoom InterviewSecond 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

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