University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Looking for One Year Lecturer in the College of Sciences/Chemistry 23-24 Full Time

Job Class Code: 00050
FLSA:
Exempt
Posting Number: PTFRGV0704
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization: Provost – Academic
Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 1 year
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE:
1.0

Scope of Job:
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for
a non-tenure-track One Year Lecturer position in Chemistry beginning Fall 2023, subject to funding availability. This one-year appointment
position involves teaching, but occasionally, when needed, a percentage of the load may involve some service. Specific teaching assignments
may include undergraduate lectures and labs in particular General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, etc.The candidate should be an expert in
the broad field of chemistry. The successful candidate is expected to be an active participant in departmental, college and university
activities.
About UTRGV:It is UTRGV’s Vision “To be one of the nation’s leaders in higher education, its premier
Hispanic-serving institution, and a highly engaged bilingual university, with exceptional educational, research, and creative opportunities
that serve as catalysts for transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.” As such, UTRGV is committed to building a diverse
faculty and staff that can contribute to an enriching learning environment that strives for more equitable outcomes for student success.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the
entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3
universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.
Thanks to a steadfast commitment to safety and success, UTRGV yielded
record-breaking outcomes in enrollment and student success in the Fall 2021 semester. For additional information, please visit our website.
Department/College Background
The successful candidate will join a department
dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves and one that utilizes culturally relevant pedagogies. Moreover, the
successful candidate will join a department that exhibits its dedication to its students by strategically reviewing and implementing key
retention factors and strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:
M.S. in Chemistry or related field of study from an accredited
university. Experience in teaching at a University Campus.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
Evidence of
ability and motivation to teach effectively undergraduate courses in her/his area of specialization.

Preferred
Qualification:

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?:
No
Number of Vacancies: Varies
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2023

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
Date: 09/01/2023

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.
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.

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.

Diversity and inclusion are part of our core values and as such we
encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups in the sciences. It is our commitment to elevate the lives and
economic well-being of the Valley community by offering first-rate education in the STEM fields. We value applicants who can understand and
have overcome race, gender-based, and ability-based barriers, and who can bring with them the wealth of worldview, perspective, and
experience that is critical to an innovative and accessible educational environment. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution
with a student population that is over 90% Hispanic, UTRGV is committed to preparing its students to succeed, contribute and excel in an
increasingly diverse, global, and interconnected world. Applicants who identify with this mission are strongly encouraged to
apply.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names & contact
information of at least three professional references. Complete applications should be submitted online at http://careers.utrgv.edu. Electronic inquiries may be directed to [email protected].
About the Department: The Department of Chemistry along with BCMB program is
committed to quality education, community service, and preparing students for graduate work or careers in chemistry, as well as preparing
students for admission to the schools of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. The department has latest research facilities in chemical and
biochemical research and education and is the home to approximately 30 full time faculty and about 400 graduate and undergraduate students.
ACS accredited BS degrees are offered in Chemistry, along with graduate degrees at the masters levels. The Department of Chemistry offers a
Master of Science (Chemistry) degree, a Master of Science (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; jointly with Biology) degree, a Bachelor of
Science (Chemistry) degree, a Bachelor of Science degree with teaching certification, a minor in Chemistry, and a minor in Biochemistry.
UTRGV is planning to launch in the near future an interdisciplinary PhD program in Materials Science and Engineering, on which the
chemistry department will be a key participant.

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.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/38391jeid-7c2fbaf464d92844aaf1a634b5d02b6a