Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Rio Grande City, TEXAS
Deadline: ;
Posting Details
Title Information
| Faculty Title | Lecturer I |
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| Job Class Code | 00050 |
| Job Code | F |
| FLSA | Exempt |
Position Information
| Posting Number | PTFRGV0740 |
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| Working Title | School of Music: One Year Appointment Lecturer I – Applied Music |
| Location | Rio Grande Valley |
| Division/Organization | Provost - Academic Affairs |
| Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position | 1 year |
| Tenure Status | Non Tenure Track |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Scope of Job | The School of Music at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) occasionally needs to hire Music Lecturers to teach in its Bachelor’s/Master’s program for the Fall of 2023 & Spring of 2024. This position is contingent upon the enrollment and scheduling needs of the Music program. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction in the program, advising students, and participating in scholarship activities serving the college, university, or local community as needed. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV’s guiding principles (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/ ), which include promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body and to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the U.S.A. Teaching assignments include Music Theory, Piano classes, and Applied Lessons in a variety of instruments. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Master’s degree in Music from an accredited university is required. A Ph.D. or DMA in Music is required to teach graduate-level courses. |
| Discipline Specific Required Qualifications | Teaching experience is desirable, as well as the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning. Prefer one-year university-level teaching experience. |
| Preferred Qualification | Doctorate in Music Performance, professional solo and ensemble performance experience. Preference is given to applicants who are willing to teach at both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. Opportunities will be available at both campuses. |
| Salary | Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience. All positions are subject to budget approval. |
| License or Certification Required? | No |
| Number of Vacancies | Multiple |
| Desired Start Date | 09/01/2023 |
Posting Detail Information
| EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. |
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| Open Date | 06/14/2023 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview. Applicants must apply online: careers.utrgv.edu All required documents must be uploaded online to be considered for this position. Applicant Required Documents Curriculum Vitae List 3 Reference (include the contact’s name, title, phone number, and email address) Letter of Interest Unofficial Transcripts (graduate and undergraduate – once hired, official transcripts are required) Other Document: Link to Current Recordings |
| Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. |
| Please Note | Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. |
| Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/38747 |