Part Time Lecturer in Teaching and Learning

Job description

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Part-Time Lecturer of Teaching and Learning in the - 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 -, beginning with the Fall through Summer Semester.

Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction within the program.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 , 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 The 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 Qualifications The 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 Qualification Ed.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/ 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 , the Title IX of the Education Amendments of , Section of the Rehabilitation Act of , and the Americans with Disabilities Act of , 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 Date 02/24/ 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 number.

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).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are subject to budget approval.

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..

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 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 days inlength.

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 (computer-based of 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.

Required Skill Profession

Postsecondary Teachers