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Title InformationFaculty TitleLecturer IJob Class Code00050Job CodeFFLSAExemptPosition InformationPosting NumberPTFRGV0402Working TitleOne Semester Lecturer in ChemistryLocationRio Grande ValleyDivision/OrganizationDivision of Academic AffairsAppointment Period for Non-Tenure PositionTenure StatusNon Tenure TrackFTE1Scope of JobThe Department of Chemistry at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is accepting applications for One-Semester Lecturers to teach in its Bachelors of Science program beginning Spring 2020. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction in the program, advising students, and participating in scholarly activities serving the college, university or local community as needed. Lecturers are responsible for teaching undergraduate General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and/or other introductory courses and laboratories in the Department of Chemistry.The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) was created by the Texas Legislature in 2013 as the first major public university of the 21st century in Texas. This transformative initiative provided the opportunity to expand educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley, including a new School of Medicine, and made it possible for residents of the region to benefit from the Permanent University Fund – a public endowment contributing support to the University of Texas System and other institutions.UTRGVhas campuses and off-campus research and teaching sites throughout the Rio Grande Valley including in Boca Chica Beach, Brownsville (formerly The University of Texas at Brownsville campus), Edinburg (formerly The University of Texas-Pan American campus), Harlingen, McAllen, Port Isabel, Rio Grande City, and South Padre Island.UTRGV, a comprehensive academic institution, enrolled its first class in the fall of 2015, and the School of Medicine welcomed its first class in the summer of 2016.This posting is for the spring2020 semester only and subject to change based on enrollment and budgetary approval.Minimum QualificationsM.S. in Chemistry or related field of study from an accredited university.Discipline Specific Required QualificationsExperience at teaching a diverse student body is desirable, as well as the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning.Preferred QualificationPh.D. or terminal degree in the field of study.Teaching experience at a university campus.SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience Including Budgetary Apporval.License or Certification Required?NoNumber of VacanciesVariesDesired Start Date01/16/2020Posting Detail InformationEEO StatementEEOStatementUTRGVis 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.UTRGVtakes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Diversity StatementUTRGVis a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment.UTRGVhas anNSFADVANCEgrant to increase the representation of women inSTEMfields and to promote a positive, family friendly workplace for all faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.Open Date12/03/2019Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear 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 BirthSocial Security NumberGenderEthnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.Complete all sections on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are applying for the first time please complete all biographical information including address, email, and phone. This posting is for a Spring appointment only and subject to change based on enrollment and budgetary approval. Security sensitive; AllUTRGVemployees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be required of all finalists.Additional InformationUTRGVis 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 ofTRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.Please NoteTexas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English todemonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-basedtest score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on theInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applicationswill not be considered.This position is based on enrollment need and budgetary approval on a semester basis.Quick Linkhttp://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/23429Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
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