Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Part Time Lecturer in Political Science – Collegiate High School/College of Liberal Arts in Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Title Information
Faculty TitlePart Time Lecturer
Job Class Code00052
Job CodeG
FLSAExempt
Position Information
Posting NumberPTFRGV0868
Working TitlePart Time Lecturer in Political Science – Collegiate High School/College of Liberal Arts
LocationRio Grande Valley
Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track
FTEVaries
Scope of Job
We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as a Part Time Lecturer of Political Sciencebeginning in Spring 2025.
This position will be assigned to teach undergraduate core curriculum courses at UTRGV or at UTRGV Collegiate High School in Brownsville, St. Joseph Academy, Harlingen, and/or another UTRGV campus. The UTRGV Brownsville, St. Joseph Academy, and Harlingen Collegiate High Schools provide academically talented students in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to earn dual credit while beginning academic study that will lead towards the completion of a baccalaureate degree. All courses follow the same curriculum and assessment guidelines as other UTRGV courses taught in this discipline. All academic and institutional policies governing instruction, assessment, grading, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and departmental participation apply to courses taught as part of this program. The UTRGV Brownsville College High School is located at 343 Ringgold Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520; St. Joseph Academy is located at 101 Saint Joseph Drive, Brownsville, TX 78520 and Harlingen Collegiate High is located at 2901 Medical Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550; thus, the ideal candidate must be able to travel to any or all of these locations as well to deliver instruction.
Faculty hired to teach collegiate high school courses may be required to participate in supplemental training focused on working with high school-aged college students. Trainings may include but are not limited to: Effective teaching methods for working with high school-aged college students; maintaining student engagement with coursework; and, safety protocols and best practices for working with high school-aged college students.
About UTRGV :
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
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 UTRGV website (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) .
Minimum Qualifications
The qualifications to be considered as a Part-Time Lecturer is a master’s degree in Political Science or a related field of study from an accredited institution with 18 hours or more of graduate level course work in Political Science.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualification
Teaching experience is desirable, as well as the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning. ABDs or Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field of study from an accredited institution.
SalaryPart-Time Lecturers are paid per SCH bases commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.
License or Certification Required?No
Number of VacanciesVaries
Desired Start Date01/16/2025
Posting Detail Information
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 Date10/10/2024
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 number. 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.
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.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44590
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
List of 3 References
Letter of Interest
Optional Documents