Posting Details
Title Information
Faculty Title
Lecturer I
Job Class Code
00050
Title Information
Faculty Title
Lecturer I
Job Class Code
00050
FLSA
Exempt
Posting Number
FRGV0982
Working Title
Three-Year Lecturer In Physics and Astronomy
Number of Vacancies
2
Exempt
Posting Number
FRGV0982
Working Title
Three-Year Lecturer In Physics and Astronomy
Number of Vacancies
2
Location
Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization
Division of Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
3 years
Tenure Status
Non Tenure Track
FTE
1.0
Scope of Job
Teaching lower and upper division undergraduate physics, astronomy and physical science courses including laboratories.
All faculty at UTRGV are required to exhibit a commitment to Teaching Excellence. Candidates must show experience and qualifications that meet SACS-COC and other departmental/college accreditation requirements.
Teaching: Faculty will be required to teach in a classroom, laboratory, seminar or clinical setting as assigned and appropriate. Given that UTRGV is a distributed university, faculty may be required to teach online, teach hybrid courses, or teach at different campuses. Faculty are expected to integrate next generation technology and customized learning to maximize student success.
Service: Service to the university community is an integral part of the faculty members’ responsibilities. In accordance with the UT System Regents’ Rules, faculty will perform curricular tasks auxiliary to teaching and research, e.g. serve on committees, attend to administrative and disciplinary tasks/functions, and foster intellectual curiosity and integrity in the student body; and use professional expertise to perform services that benefit society and the broader professional community.
Research: Although the primary focus of Lecturers will be in the areas of teaching and service, UTRGV encourages its entire faculty, including Lecturers, to engage in scholarship. Scholarly activities include presenting their work at professional meetings, publishing, and securing external funds to support their scholarship. Performance of other duties as assigned.
The department of Physics and Astronomy at UTRGV aspires to Tier I excellence in research, teaching and innovation to emerge as global leaders in experimental, theoretical and computational physics, and to serve the regional, state and national community through dissemination of education and active professional engagement.
Minimum Qualifications
• M.S. in Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy or closely related field from an accredited university;
• At least two years of teaching experience and has the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning;
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
• M.S. in Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy or closely related field from an accredited university;
• At least two years of teaching experience and has the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning;
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
Preferred Qualifications
• Doctoral Degree in Physics or closely related field from an accredited university;
• Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment;
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.
License or Certification Required?
No
Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date
09/01/2020
EEO Statement
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. UTRGV promotes and ensures 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. Our University is committed to complying with all government requirements and ensures nondiscrimination in our education programs and activities, including employment.
An eligible veteran, surviving spouse of a veteran or an orphan of a veteran is entitled to preference in the selection process over other applicants who do not have greater qualifications. Further, we grant an employment preference to former foster youth who were in the permanent managing conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services on the day preceding the individual’s 18th birthday over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.
We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date
12/05/2019
Close Date
01/15/2020
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
Complete 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; 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). Incomplete applications will not be considered. 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). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Quick Link
http://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/23439
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Unofficial Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
List of 3 References
Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Teaching Philosophy
Writing / Publication Sample
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Multi Media
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization
Division of Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
3 years
Tenure Status
Non Tenure Track
FTE
1.0
Scope of Job
Teaching lower and upper division undergraduate physics, astronomy and physical science courses including laboratories.
All faculty at UTRGV are required to exhibit a commitment to Teaching Excellence. Candidates must show experience and qualifications that meet SACS-COC and other departmental/college accreditation requirements.
Teaching: Faculty will be required to teach in a classroom, laboratory, seminar or clinical setting as assigned and appropriate. Given that UTRGV is a distributed university, faculty may be required to teach online, teach hybrid courses, or teach at different campuses. Faculty are expected to integrate next generation technology and customized learning to maximize student success.
Service: Service to the university community is an integral part of the faculty members’ responsibilities. In accordance with the UT System Regents’ Rules, faculty will perform curricular tasks auxiliary to teaching and research, e.g. serve on committees, attend to administrative and disciplinary tasks/functions, and foster intellectual curiosity and integrity in the student body; and use professional expertise to perform services that benefit society and the broader professional community.
Research: Although the primary focus of Lecturers will be in the areas of teaching and service, UTRGV encourages its entire faculty, including Lecturers, to engage in scholarship. Scholarly activities include presenting their work at professional meetings, publishing, and securing external funds to support their scholarship. Performance of other duties as assigned.
The department of Physics and Astronomy at UTRGV aspires to Tier I excellence in research, teaching and innovation to emerge as global leaders in experimental, theoretical and computational physics, and to serve the regional, state and national community through dissemination of education and active professional engagement.
Minimum Qualifications
• M.S. in Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy or closely related field from an accredited university;
• At least two years of teaching experience and has the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning;
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
• M.S. in Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy or closely related field from an accredited university;
• At least two years of teaching experience and has the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning;
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
Preferred Qualifications
• Doctoral Degree in Physics or closely related field from an accredited university;
• Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment;
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.
License or Certification Required?
No
Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date
09/01/2020
EEO Statement
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. UTRGV promotes and ensures 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. Our University is committed to complying with all government requirements and ensures nondiscrimination in our education programs and activities, including employment.
An eligible veteran, surviving spouse of a veteran or an orphan of a veteran is entitled to preference in the selection process over other applicants who do not have greater qualifications. Further, we grant an employment preference to former foster youth who were in the permanent managing conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services on the day preceding the individual’s 18th birthday over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.
We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date
12/05/2019
Close Date
01/15/2020
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
Complete 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; 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). Incomplete applications will not be considered. 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). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Quick Link
http://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/23439
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Unofficial Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
List of 3 References
Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Teaching Philosophy
Writing / Publication Sample
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Multi Media
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
