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Title Information

Faculty Title Lecturer I Job Class Code 00050 FLSA Exempt Position Information

Posting Number FRGV0978 Working Title Three Year Lecturer in Biology Number of Vacancies 3 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 Scope of Job

The Department of Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for three Lecturer I positions. UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving institution that emphasizes student success, and seeks candidates with strong experience in teaching and a commitment to enhancing undergraduate education and diversity. The positions involve teaching (80% workload) and service (20%), with a three-year appointment (renewable upon satisfactory performance). Specific teaching assignments may include undergraduate Biology courses such as General Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and others.

Minimum Qualifications

MS in Biology or related field. Terminal degree is preferred.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree in Biology or a related area, extensive teaching experience in undergraduate biology courses, and experience working with underrepresented students.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree in Biology or a related area, extensive teaching experience in undergraduate biology courses, and experience working with underrepresented students.

License or Certification Required? No Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2019 Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

.The Department of Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for three Lecturer I positions. UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving institution that emphasizes student success, and seeks candidates with strong experience in teaching and a commitment to enhancing undergraduate education and diversity. The positions involve teaching (80% workload) and service (20%), with a three-year appointment (renewable upon satisfactory performance). Specific teaching assignments may include undergraduate Biology courses such as General Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and others.

Open Date 12/03/2019 Close Date   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. All positions are subject to budget approval.

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts