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 seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Political Science, focusing on American government and politics. The position starts in the fall 2025 semester. The main responsibilities include teaching, undergraduate advising, and university service.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Design to teach Illustration & Digital Painting starting in the Fall of 2025.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University invites applications for a full-time, benefitted, music faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to serve as the Director of Choral Activities.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Open Rank Professor/Instructor of Economics, to start work in the fall 2024 semester. Main responsibilities include teaching, development of curriculum, undergraduate advising, and university service.

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Professional Staff Positions

  • Southern Virginia University is seeking to hire a talented and motivated Accounts Payable/Purchasing Specialist to work with the Accounting & Finance department of this rapidly growing educational institution. Adaptability and attention to detail are critical.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University’s Office of Admissions is seeking a motivated Admissions Counselor to help recruit new students and guide them through the admissions process.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University is seeking to hire a talented and motivated Athletic Trainer to assist student athletes with injury prevention, injury recovery, and general development and maintenance of health and fitness. Adaptability and attention to detail are critical.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University is seeking to hire a talented and motivated Cheer Coach to instruct and lead teams of students who cheer both competitively and in on-campus performances.

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  • Southern Virginia University’s Office of Financial Aid is seeking to hire a motivated Financial Aid Specialist to help guide students through the financial aid process and access scholarships, student loans, or grants to fund their education. Primary duties for this position include building relationships with students and parents while demonstrating excellent customer service and maintaining compliance to federal regulations and institutional policies for the financial aid process.

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  • Part-time

    Southern Virginia University seeks a part-time Scene Shop Carpenter starting immediately. The Scene Shop Carpenter fabricates scenery for live entertainment. Working closely with the Technical Director, the Carpenter’s primary responsibility will be to support the construction, finishing, installation, and strike of scenery for the Theatre Program and Fine and Performing Arts Division in the Performing Arts Center at Southern Virginia University. Additionally as time allows, this individual will be asked to contribute to other projects around campus that may not be directly related to the Fine and Performing Arts Division and other duties as deemed necessary.

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  • Part-time
    $16.00 – $18.00 (Based on incoming experience)

    The Office of Student Success is seeking a motivated Student Success Coach to help guide and support students in their efforts to succeed and persist at Southern Virginia University.

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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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