Work at SVU

As employees at Southern Virginia University, our responsibility is to Gather, Lift, and Launch students into successful lives and careers. Come be a part of a beloved community with a one-of-a-kind mission.

Faculty Positions

  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University invites nominations, expressions of interest, and qualified applications as part of a national search for the position of Provost (Chief Academic Officer).

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  • Part-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies to teach one to two courses per semester starting in January 2026.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of History to start work in the fall 2026. Area of specialization is open.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Open-Rank Professor/Instructor of Accounting to begin Fall Semester 2026.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Open Rank Professor of Family & Human Development to begin Fall Semester 2026.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Open-Rank Professor/Instructor in Management/Organizational Behavior to begin Fall Semester 2026.

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Professional Staff Positions

  • Part-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks a part-time Access Services and Reference Coordinator to help strengthen library instruction, student engagement, and resource access.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks a skilled and results-oriented Communications Director to lead and execute a unified strategy that strengthens the University’s brand, drives enrollment growth, and supports advancement initiatives.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks a Director of Financial Aid to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks a dynamic and innovative Lead Librarian for Academic Engagement to join the Von Canon Library team. This full-time position is ideal for a qualified professional who is passionate about cultivating student success and creating a sense of academic community.

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Office of Human Resources

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Contact

Main Hall 303
One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
540-261-8426
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