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Title Information

Faculty TitlePart Time Lecturer

Job Class Code00052

Job CodeG

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberPTFRGV0801

Working TitlePart-Time Lecturer - Student Teaching Supervisor

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 serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Part-Time Lecturer – Student Teaching Supervisor of Teaching and Learning in the 2023-2024 academic year.

The Department of Teaching & Learning at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) occasionally has the need to hire Part-Time Lecturers to supervise, during the school day, teachers for undergraduate teacher preparation programs starting Fall 2024 through Spring 2025 Semester.

• delivering quality instruction within the respective programs;

• providing guidance and support of the clinical teacher and cooperating teacher during school hours;observing, assessing, and evaluating clinical teachers during school hours;

• communicating and providing feedback to clinical teacher and cooperating teacher;

• participating in all clinical teaching program assessments; and

• completing and collecting all required documentation.

• Support cooperating teacher in completion of required performance evaluations, time log approvals, candidate dispositions, etc

• Maintain open and continuous communication with the Office of Field Experiences

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 ) iscommitted 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 ourwebsite (https://www.utrgv.edu/about/index.htm) .

Minimum Qualifications

The qualifications to be considered as a part-time lecturer (student teaching supervisor) are a minimum of three years teaching experience in PK-12 schools, a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or another teacher related field of study from an accredited institution, demonstrated experience with and knowledge of students from culturally populations, knowledge of state curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy standards, and current certification in the class in which supervision is provided. A field supervisor shall be an accomplished educator as shown by student learning and must be conscientious with meeting deadlines.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualification

Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or another teacher related field of study from an accredited institution, university teaching and supervisory experience, experience with field based teacher education, and experience with implementation of instructional technology including online platforms such as Blackboard Learn and/or TK20. Hold a current Texas Administrative Certification (principal or superintendent) preferred.

SalaryPart-time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications

License or Certification Required?Yes

Number of VacanciesVaries

Desired Start Date09/01/2024

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 Date04/03/2024

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. 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. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Zulmaris Diaz at zulmaris.diaz@utrgv.edu.

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/42860

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Certifications and Licenses

• Letter of Interest

• List of 3 References

Optional Documents

• Reference Letter 3

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Writing / Publication Sample

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Multi Media

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3