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Faculty TitlePart Time LecturerJob Class Code00052Job CodeGFLSAExemptPosting NumberPTFRGV0389Working TitlePart-time LecturerLocationRio Grande ValleyDivision/OrganizationDivision of Academic AffairsAppointment Period for Non-Tenure PositionTenure StatusNon Tenure TrackFTEScope of Job

The Department of Occupational Therapy 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 Occupational Therapy program. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction within the program. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly work, student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV’s strategic plan, vision, mission, values and core priorities.
UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly work, student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV’s strategic plan, vision, mission, values and core priorities. (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/)

Minimum Qualifications

The qualifications to be considered as a non-tenure track, part-time Lecturer is an earned doctoral degree or near completion of an academic (non-clinical) doctorate degree (e.g. PhD, Ed.D.) in occupational therapy or a related field of study from an accredited institution. Candidates who are an occupational therapist must have a Texas License as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility for OT Licensure in Texas. Candidates with a master’s degree in occupational therapy will be considered.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

At least 2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Preferred Qualification

Teaching experience is desirable, as well as the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning.

SalaryPart-time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.License or Certification Required?YesNumber of VacanciesOpenDesired Start Date09/01/2019EEO 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 Date08/14/2019Special 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.

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 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.

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

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