Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Rio Grande City, TEXAS
Deadline: ;
Posting Details
Title Information
| Faculty Title | Lecturer I |
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| Job Class Code | 10050 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
Position Information
| Posting Number | FRGV1609 |
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| Working Title | 3-Year Lecturer/College of Sciences/School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences |
| Number of Vacancies | 4 |
| Location | Rio Grande Valley |
| Division/Organization | Provost - Academic Affairs |
| Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position | 3 years |
| Tenure Status | Non Tenure Track |
| FTE | 1 |
| Scope of Job | We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a non-tenured Lecturer of the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. The focus of duties will be effective instruction of undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses. .About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit our website . |
| Minimum Qualifications | M.S. in Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited university |
| Discipline Specific Required Qualifications | All faculty at UTRGV are required to exhibit a commitment to Teaching Excellence. Candidates must show experience and qualifications that departmental/college accreditation requires. Teaching: The primary responsibility of Lecturers considered for this position will be teaching and collaborating with colleagues to enhance student success in undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses. Lecturers are expected to implement innovative teaching and learning strategies in the classroom and to document their impact to increase the success of first-year college students, including those who are not yet considered college-ready. Use of effective activities/pedagogy in the classroom is needed to engage students, cultivate thinking skills, and motivate interest in the subject. Faculty will be expected to integrate innovative technology and customized learning to maximize student success. Given that UTRGV is a distributed university, faculty may be required to teach online or hybrid courses or teach at different locations. Service and Scholarship: Although the primary obligation of lecturers is to teach, service to the university and community may be a part of the faculty members’ responsibilities. This position does not provide any formal expectation or support for scholarship activities. However, UTRGV encourages all faculty, including Lecturers, to engage in scholarship. . |
| Preferred Qualifications | Ph.D. or terminal degree in the field of study with extensive teaching experience and documented teaching effectiveness at a university or college campus. |
| License or Certification Required? | |
| Salary | Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience |
| Desired Start Date | 09/01/2024 |
Posting Detail Information
| EEO Statement | UTRGV is committed to preparing its students to succeed, contribute and excel in an increasingly diverse, global, and interconnected world, and seeks faculty who are prepared to further this goal. UTRGV is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. 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 | 12/15/2023 |
| Close Date | |
| 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 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. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. 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. Unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate degrees are required. Applicant claims need to be supported by relevant documentation. For example, if an applicant claims use of innovative teaching methods, then the applicant will need to provide evidence such as syllabi, class activities, etc. and documentation of impact. An applicant’s claim of effective use of technology needs to be supported by documentation. Applicants can refer to such evidence in the teaching statement or letter of interest in addition to including optional documents. |
| 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/41259 |