Department of Sociology
Department of Sociology

Job Opportunities

Project Manager – USDA FLSP

The Department of Sociology at the University of Virginia is seeking to hire a full-time Project Manager to support a multi-year research project based at the University of Virginia.

The project manager will be responsible for providing administrative support for a research cooperator contract for a federal government agency, including reporting and compliance requirements. They will also assist the team with the planning and administration of research, including scheduling field research trips and in-person research team convenings (which will consist of personnel from four institutions), booking and arranging grant-related travel, drafting and formatting interim and final reports for USDA, tracking project expenditures, etc.

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Experience: Two years of experience.  Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of experience in grant or project administration.

 

Physical Demands:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

 

To Apply:

https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/jobs/

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0063089. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Review of applications will begin on July 28, 2024 and will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. Salary is contingent with education and experience. This is an exempt level, benefited position.

For additional information about the position, please contact Jennifer Bair, Professor of Sociology at jlb5md@virginia.edu.

For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks, HR Recruiter at mew7ys@virginia.edu.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

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Adjunct Lecturer

The University of Virginia Department of Sociology seeks applications to fill non-tenure track Instructional positions during the 2024-2025 academic year.  Teaching load will be a minimum of one, but no more than three, course(s) during the academic year based on need, and at the discretion of the department chair.  Preferred areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, gender and/or sexuality, race and/or inequality, and culture.  Compensation will take the form of wages.  A terminal degree is expected but not required.  Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching. 

To Apply:

Please complete an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and include the following: a current CV, cover letter, and complete contact information for three professional references.  Search on Requisition R0063286.
 

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Brandi Shifflett, HR Specialist at (434) 243-4095 or brc2s@virginia.edu.  Questions about this position should be directed to Simone Polillo, Professor and Department Chair at sp4ft@virginia.edu.
 

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to making a final offer of employment.  This position will require an education verification.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Master's or terminal degree
  • Experience: None
  • Licensure: None


Physical Demands:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.