Title Information Faculty TitleLecturer I Job Class Code10050 FLSAExempt Position Information Posting NumberFRGV1802 Working Title3-Year Appointment Lecturer - University College Number of Vacancies1 LocationRio Grande Valley Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track FTE1 Scope of Job The University College at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) is seeking applications for a Non-Tenure Track Lecturer I in UNIV 1301 Learning Framework and UNIV 1101 Academic & Career Success. This first-year course, which is a part of UTRGV’s Student Success and Retention Initiatives, focuses on research-based findings on the application of learning and motivation. The position is a three-year appointment beginning in the Fall of 2025. The selected applicant(s) will teach multiple sections of UNIV 1301 Learning Framework and/or UNIV 1101 Academic & Career Success using research-based teaching methodologies. The applicant(s) will also 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 the 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 college students is required. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching college students. License or Certification Required?No SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience. Including Budgetary Approval Desired Start Date09/01/2025 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 Date02/04/2025 Close Date03/04/2025 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. 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. 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 ). All positions are subject to budget approval. Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45956 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Teaching Philosophy + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Transcripts + Reference Letter 1 + Reference Letter 2 + Reference Letter 3 + List of 3 References Optional Documents + Resume + Writing / Publication Sample + Multi Media + Certifications and Licenses + Training Certificates + Other Document + Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness + Unofficial Transcripts 2 + Unofficial Transcripts 3 + Letter of Interest + Unofficial Graduate Transcripts + Teaching Statement + Research Statement + Additional Document + NCCPA Certification + State Licensure