3-year Lecturer Faculty in the College of Sciences / Physics & Astronomy

Job Class Code: 10050
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: FRGV1496
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE: 1

Scope of Job:
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's diverse student body as a Lecturer 1 at the Department of Physics & Astronomy beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year. The successful applicant will be expected to teach lower and upper division undergraduate physics, astronomy, or physical science courses in traditional, hybrid, and online formats. Given that UTRGV is a distributed university, the faculty hired may be assigned to teach courses at different campuses. The position is a three-year appointment, renewable based on favorable annual evaluations. The standard teaching load is 12-15 contact hours per semester, depending on the level of service commitment assigned in a given academic year. Although the primary responsibilities of Lecturers will be in the areas of teaching, the faculty hire may be asked to perform service-related activities. Service to the university and the community is an integral part of UTRGV faculty members' responsibilities. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UTRGV aspires for a Tier I excellence in research, teaching, and innovation to emerge as global leaders in experimental, theoretical and computational physics, and to serve the regional, state and national community through dissemination of education and active professional engagement. Although not required, UTRGV faculty, including Lecturers, are encouraged to engage in research and scholarships.
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. For additional information, please visit our website.
Department/College Background
The Department of Physics and Astronomy have tenure track and tenured faculty members and several lecturers, post-doctoral scholars, research and visiting faculty members actively engaged in research in the areas of Applied Optics, Biophysics, Computational Physics, Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Nanotechnology, Optical Astronomy, Physics Education, Radio Astronomy and Relativistic Astrophysics. Besides excellence in research and teaching, the department places special emphasis on the early involvement of undergraduate and graduate students in research. Several opportunities for generous financial support are provided to deserving students at all levels. Integration of research and education at all stages is one of the strengths of the department. The department lays emphasis on high quality teaching and student mentoring. The department has strong well-funded research programs. The department faculty members have research collaborations with scientists across the globe.
About the Physics and Astronomy Department The UTRGV Department of Physics and Astronomy envisions empowering our students to become successful leaders, innovators, and educators through world-class education and research, while nurturing them to be conscientious citizens with sensitivity towards diversity and inclusiveness, performing impactful research and engaging the local community in science.
The UTRGV Department of Physics and Astronomy mission is to pursue excellence in research and education across Physics and Astronomy, including multi-disciplinary areas, in a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environment with emphasis on transformative impact on traditionally underrepresented minorities, and to serve the community, the profession, and the society at large through dissemination of scientific knowledge and promotion of scientific literacy.

Minimum Qualifications:
· M.S. in Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy, or closely related field from an accredited university.
· At least two years’ experience in teaching physics/physical science/astronomy.
· Demonstrated or evidence of potential for using technology effectively to foster students’ learning and a strong commitment to inclusive teaching practices.
· Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
· M.S. in Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy, or closely related field from an accredited university.
· At least two years’ experience in teaching physics/physical science/astronomy.
· Demonstrated or evidence of potential for using technology effectively to foster students’ learning and a strong commitment to inclusive teaching practices.
· Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

Preferred Qualification:
Previous experience teaching at the University level is desirable, as well as ability to use technology to support teaching and learning.
· Working and teaching experience in institutions with diverse student bodies such as HSI’s or equivalent operations.
· Demonstrated ability or evidence of potential for implementing student-centered active teaching approaches in both face-to-face and remote/online teaching.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 2
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: 05/12/2023

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.
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.
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.

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/38345





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