Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow

1 month ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
About the Position

The Commonwealth of Virginia invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral teaching fellowship in the Department of Focused Inquiry.

We welcome candidates from any academic discipline with interest or experience in teaching general education courses, and an emphasis on written and oral communication and critical and creative problem-solving.

The teaching fellowship will provide an opportunity to teach a 4/4 load of small, seminar-style, general education classes while honing pedagogical practices and gaining experience in teaching an interdisciplinary, equity-focused curriculum.

About the Department

The Department of Focused Inquiry is responsible for teaching the foundational, general education courses that develop and refine students' academic skills, including communication, problem-solving, ethical reasoning, global and cultural responsiveness, and information literacy.

The department also holds student engagement and belonging as core to its mission. Faculty come from a range of academic disciplines including Education, Music, English, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.

Responsibilities
  • Teach a 4/4 load of small, seminar-style, general education classes
  • Hone pedagogical practices and gain experience in teaching an interdisciplinary, equity-focused curriculum
  • Work with mentors to develop pedagogy and participate in a postdoctoral seminar
  • Engage in a robust, interdisciplinary community of teacher-scholars committed to student success through collaborative pedagogy
Requirements
  • A terminal degree awarded within the last five years, supplemented by experience teaching or mentorship of college-level students
  • Terminal degree requirements must be completed by the beginning of the appointment
  • An eagerness to work with a diverse population of students who have a wide range of academic preparedness
  • A commitment to furthering excellence in college-level teaching
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment


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