Lecturer in Teaching and Learning

Faculty Title Part Time Lecturer

Job Class Code 00052

Job Code G

FLSA Exempt

Posting Number PTFRGV0689

Working Title Part-Time Lecturer in Teaching and Learning

Location Edinburg, Texas

Division/Organization Provost – Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 

Tenure Status Non Tenure Track

FTE Varies

Scope of Job 

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s diverse student body as a Part-Time Lecturer of Teaching and Learning in the 2023-2024 academic year.

The Department of Teaching & Learning at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) occasionally has the need to hire non-tenure track, part-time Lecturers to teach in its Bachelor’s program for the academic year 2023-2024, beginning with the Fall 2024 through Summer 2024 Semester. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction within the program.

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 diverse 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. For additional information, please visit our website.

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 our website.

Minimum QualificationsThe qualifications to be considered as a non-tenure track, part-time lecturer in the Teacher Preparation Program are:

Minimum of three years teaching experience in PK-12 schools,

Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education Studies, Teaching & Learning, or another teacher preparation related field of study from an accredited institution,

experience in instructional technology to support teaching and learning.

Valid teaching certificate required.

The qualifications to be considered as a non-tenure track, part-time lecturer in Leadership Studies:

Minimum of three years teaching experience in Higher Education,

Master Degree in the discipline, MBA, or another related field of study with 18 graduate hours in leadership studies (or related specialization) from an accredited institution,

experience in instructional technology to support teaching and learning.

The qualifications to be considered as a non-tenure track, part-time lecturer in Educational Technology:

Master Degree in Educational Technology, or another related field of study with 18 graduate hours in Educational Technology (or related specialization) from an accredited institution,

experience in instructional technology to support teaching and learning.

Discipline Specific Required QualificationsThe qualifications to be considered as a non-tenure track, part-time lecturer are: a minimum of three years teaching experience in PK-12 schools, a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education Studies, Teaching & Learning, or another teacher related field of study from an accredited institution, and experience in instructional technology to support teaching and learning. Valid teaching certificate required.

Preferred QualificationEd.D. or Ph.D. in related field of study from an accredited institution,

Five or more years of PK-12 teaching experience (for Teacher Preparation) or Higher Education (for non-Teacher preparation fields),

Experience with university and/or community college teaching,

Experience with implementation of instructional technology including online platforms such as Blackboard Learn and/or TK20.

Salary Part-time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.

License or Certification Required? Yes

Number of Vacancies Varies

Desired Start Date 09/01/2023

EEO Statement 

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. 

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 03/01/2023

Special Instructions to ApplicantsComplete 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. If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact Dr. James Jupp at [email protected]

Additional InformationUTRGV 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/37964

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