Post Doctoral Teaching Development Fellowship

About the role

The University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Teaching Development Fellowship in the First-Year Engineering Center, starting August 2026. This fellowship provides a unique opportunity to gain expertise in evidence-based teaching practices and develop advanced skills in teaching our introduction to engineering courses and advising first-year students.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise students in sections of engineering foundations courses (Engineering Foundations 1 and 2).
• Gain mentored experience teaching Engineering Foundations courses during the academic year.
• Access to a complete, high-quality course while gaining effective teaching and student engagement experience.
• Focus on instruction and interaction while benefiting from UVA’s collaborative approach to course design and delivery.
• Shadow experienced FYEC faculty, engage with the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), and participate in scholarly and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering Education or a closely related field by August 2026.
• Ability and willingness to teach and advise students in Engineering Foundations courses.
• Commitment to engage in innovative practices and with coordinated evidence-based teaching materials and collaborative instruction.

Preferred Experience

• Teaching in a coordinated, multi-section setting.
• Interest in pedagogical scholarship and curriculum development.

Application Instructions

Apply online here and search for R0084902. Provide the following in PDF format:

• A cover letter that describes your interest in the position and summarizes your qualifications.
• Your curriculum vitae.
• A statement describing your experience in student education and development. Include any experience or ideas for incorporating engineering applications, programming/computing.
• A statement describing your experience and interest in scholarship.
• Contact information for 3-5 references.