Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies

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University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) Program Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies (Faculty Wage) – Virginia Prison Education Program (VPEP) (Part-Time, Non-Tenure Track) The University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) seeks qualified applicants for part-time, non-tenure track instructional appointments in the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) Program to support the Virginia Prison Education Program (VPEP). These appointments will support UVA’s mission to expand access to higher education for working adults and underserved student populations by delivering high-quality BIS coursework in correctional education settings across Virginia. The Virginia Prison Education Program (VPEP) extends this mission by offering face-to-face BIS courses within secure correctional facilities. Position Overview Instructors will be appointed on a faculty wage basis to teach BIS courses in interdisciplinary fields such as: • Sociology • Political Science • Music • Business • Humanities and Fine Arts • Psychology • Communication • Philosophy • English • History • Theology / Religious Studies • Project Management Courses are delivered in-person only at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Troy, VA. Instruction is scheduled one day (3 hours) during the week at either 7:45am-10:45am OR 1pm-4pm. Teaching environments involve limited access to instructional technology, requiring adaptability in course design and delivery. There is mandatory VA Department of Corrections (VADOC) training required to enter and teach inside the facility. Course Content & Instructional Expectations Faculty will teach undergraduate BIS courses aligned with program learning outcomes and may be assigned courses across multiple disciplinary areas based on qualifications. Instruction emphasizes: • Foundational disciplinary knowledge and interdisciplinary connections • Student engag

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