Part-Time Lecturer in Psychological Science/ College of Liberal Arts Details

Part-Time Lecturer in Psychological Science/ College of Liberal Arts

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Rio Grande Valley, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Location Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status Non Tenure Track
FTE Varies
Scope of JobThe Department of Psychological Science at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) occasionally has the need to hire Part-Time Lecturers to teach in its Bachelor’s and Masters Psychology programs. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction within the program beginning Fall 2021 Assignment of teaching can be made to the Edinburg or Brownsville campus or online depending on the needs of the Department.
UTRGV faculty are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV’s vision, mission and core priorities (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/).
Minimum QualificationsThe qualifications to be considered as a part-time lecturer are quality teaching experiences and a master’s degree in Psychology or a related field of study from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate hours in Psychology.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Teaching at the graduate level requires a doctoral degree and/or graduate faculty status.
Preferred QualificationTeaching experience is desirable, as well as the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning.
Salary Commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. Part Time lecturers are paid per semester credit hour (SCH)
License or Certification Required? No
Number of Vacancies Varies
Desired Start Date 09/01/2021
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 Date 08/05/2021
Special Instructions to ApplicantsComplete 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. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
Additional InformationUTRGV 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).