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Title Information

Faculty TitlePart Time LecturerJob Class Code00052Job CodeGFLSAExempt Position Information

Posting NumberPTFRGV0286Working TitlePart-Time Lecturer in CounselingLocationRio Grande ValleyDivision/OrganizationDivision of Academic AffairsAppointment Period for Non-Tenure PositionTenure StatusNon Tenure TrackFTEVariesScope of Job

The Department of Counseling & Guidance 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 Masters of Counseling program.
Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction within the program.
With a total enrollment approaching 28,000, UTRGV is one of the largest
institutions of higher education in Texas and the second largest Hispanic-service
institution in the nation, with an emphasis on educating 21st century
leaders and professionals who are culturally fluent and have a deep
understanding of the perspectives, languages, and values of different
cultures. UTRGV is an energetic and progressive institution, seeking faculty
who are committed to making a difference and leading innovation. We are
guided by core priorities focused on student success, educational
opportunity, health and medical education; research impacting the Rio
Grande Valley and beyond; and community engagement. UTRGV is also
home to a new medical school as of fall 2016.

Minimum Qualifications

The qualifications to be considered as a non-tenure track, part-time lecturer are a master’s degree in Counselor Education or a related field of study from an accredited institution. Candidates who have completed All But Dissertation (ABD) will be considered.

Discipline Specific Required QualificationsPreferred Qualification

Doctorate degree in Counselor Education or a related field of study from an accredited institution. Teaching experience is desirable, as well as the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or Certified School Counselor preferred.

SalaryPart-time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.License or Certification Required?NoNumber of Vacancies1Desired Start Date09/01/2018 Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

EEO Statement
UTRGV is 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. UTRGV takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 Date07/17/2018Special 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; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Cynthia
Wimberly at cynthia.wimberly@utrgv.edu.

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.

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English
to
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paperbased
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.

Quick Linkhttp://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/18618Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. List of 3 References
4. Letter of Interest

Optional Documents