Title Information

Faculty TitlePart Time Lecturer

Job Class Code00052

Job CodeG

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberPTFRGV0872

Working TitlePart-Time Lecturer - Learning Framework

LocationRio Grande Valley

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTEVaries

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sdiverse student body as aPart-Time Lecturerofthe University Collegebeginning in Spring of 2025.

About UTRGV :

It is UTRGV’s Vision “To be one of the nation’s leaders in higher education, its premier Hispanic-serving institution, and a highly engaged bilingual university, with exceptional educational, research, and creative opportunities that serve as catalysts for transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.” As such, UTRGV is committed to building a team of faculty and staff that can contribute to an enriching learning environment that strives for more equitable outcomes for student success.

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.

Thanks to a steadfast commitment to safety and success, UTRGV yielded record-breaking outcomes in enrollment and student success in the fall 2023 semester. For additional information, please visit ourwebsite.

The University College at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) is seeking applications for a Part-Time (adjunct) Lecturer to teach UNIV 1301 Learning Framework. This first-year course, which is a part of UTRGV’s Student Success and Retention Initiatives, focuses on research based findings on cognition, learning, motivation, and how the findings apply to the students’ university experience.

The position is a part-time appointment beginning in the Spring of 2025. The selected applicant(s) may teach multiple sections of UNIV 1301 Learning Framework using research-based teaching methodologies. S/He will be expected to teach and advise on both Edinburg and Brownsville campuses. The applicant(s) will also provide individual and group academic advising, serve on program and university committees, maintain appropriate office hours, and fulfill other responsibilities required of a 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 university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV’s guiding principles (http://www.utrgv.edu/en-us/about-utrgv/transition-plan/guiding-principles), 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must have a Master’s degree, demonstrated knowledge of best practices in teaching, and experience working with students is required.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualification

Experience working with college students.

Salary

License or Certification Required?No

Number of VacanciesVaries

Desired Start Date01/16/2025

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.

Open Date11/12/2024

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.

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.

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 Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44905

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• List of 3 References

Optional Documents