Part-Time Lecturer - Living and Working by Design

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago

Location: Rio Grande City, TEXAS

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Posting Details

Faculty Title	Part Time Lecturer
Job Class Code	00052
Job Code	G
FLSA	Exempt

Posting Number	PTFRGV0558
Working Title	Part-Time Lecturer - Living and Working by Design
Location	Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization	Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status	Non Tenure Track
FTE	Varies
Scope of Job	The University College at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is seeking applications for a Part-Time (adjunct) Lecturer to teach UNIV 1001 – Living and Working by Design. This first-year course, which is a part of UTRGV’s Student Success and Retention Initiatives, explores human-centered design strategies to help students reimagine their possible futures by reflecting on and planning their lives, degrees, and careers. Through readings, experiential learning, collaborative problem-solving, and the prototyping of pathways, students will learn how to combine their goals for life, degree, and career in innovative and insightful ways. The position is a part-time appointment beginning in the Fall of 2021. The selected applicant(s) may teach multiple sections of UNIV 1001. S/He could teach on the Edinburg and/or Brownsville campuses. The applicant(s) will also participate in mandatory professional development, maintain appropriate office hours, and fulfill other responsibilities required of a part-time lecturer at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the mission of the University College and are committed to UTRGV’s vision, mission, values and core priorities as outlined in the institution’s strategic plan (http://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/).
Minimum Qualifications	Applicant must have a Master’s degree from an accredited university
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications	Applicant must have a Master’s degree from an accredited university. Experience helping students make the transition to college and explore potential career pathways. Knowledge of best practices for working with first year students is also required.
Preferred Qualification	Experience teaching first year college students; knowledge of and/or experience with design thinking.
Salary
License or Certification Required?	No
Number of Vacancies	Varies
Desired Start Date	09/01/2021

EEO Statement	EEO Statement UTRGV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status. UTRGV takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Diversity Statement UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment. UTRGV has an NSF ADVANCE grant to increase the representation of women in STEM fields and to promote a positive, family friendly workplace for all faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.
Open Date	07/20/2021
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; 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.
Additional Information
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/29217