The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia invites applications for a non-tenure-accruing faculty position in public policy, on the teaching track, at the rank of assistant, to begin in the fall of 2026. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. Candidates must have an established record of superior teaching in a leadership-related domain, and a demonstrated interest in pedagogy.

We welcome applications from scholars who have earned or are on track to earn a terminal degree in behavioral science, organizational behavior, public policy, or related fields. Candidates must be on track to graduate with degree conferral by the appointment start date.

Candidates should be prepared to teach and mentor students academically and toward their career aspirations at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The teaching load will be six 3.0-credit courses per year.  Five of the courses will be 3.0-credit, semester-long courses.  The sixth course will be either a 3.0-credit course or some combination of short courses, curricular development/enhancement, experiential workshops, and/or guided fieldwork/immersion experiences. We prefer candidates prepared to teach the following courses: Value and Bias in Public Policy and Values-based Leadership. This position carries the possibility of renewal based on continued need for this disciplinary expertise and satisfactory performance. Salary is dependent on qualifications and years of experience.

The Batten School is a dynamic, cross-disciplinary school offering highly competitive teaching loads, salaries, and research support. Built upon the strong foundation of one of the nation's top public universities, the Batten School combines rigorous training in policy analysis with a unique emphasis on the acquisition of leadership skills. The Batten School currently offers an MPP degree and an undergraduate major and minor in public policy and leadership, as well as multiple dual degree programs with other UVA units. Teaching quality is a priority for the School, and candidates are expected to have demonstrated effective teaching experience. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to collaborate with the University's Center for Teaching Excellence.

Applications must be received by April 11, 2026, to receive full consideration; after which applications will be considered on a rolling basis.