Three-Year Lecturer In Chemistry

Title InformationFaculty TitleLecturer IJob Class Code00050FLSAExemptPosition InformationPosting NumberFRGV0968Working TitleThree-Year Lecturer In ChemistryNumber of Vacancies2LocationRio Grande ValleyDivision/OrganizationAppointment Period for Non-Tenure PositionTenure StatusNon Tenure TrackFTE1.0Scope of JobThe Department of Chemistry is seeking applications for a Lecturer to teach chemistry lectures and labs and participate in necessary service duties. This is a three-year appointment beginning in Fall 2020, and is renewable based on favorable evaluations.Minimum QualificationsMS in Chemistry or related field. Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or related field is preferred.Discipline Specific Required Qualifications18-hour Chemistry or related field graduate course work.Preferred QualificationsAn individual who has demonstrated successful experience teaching chemistry courses. This new hire is expected to play a key role on the department’s ability to continue delivering quality instruction in chemistry lectures and labs for our students, and serve as acontributor to the success of the department, college and university, and ultimately of our students.License or Certification Required?NoSalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience.Desired Start Date09/01/2020Posting Detail InformationEEO StatementEEOStatementUTRGVis 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.UTRGVtakes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Diversity StatementUTRGVis a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment.UTRGVhas anNSFADVANCEgrant to increase the representation of women inSTEMfields and to promote a positive, family friendly workplace for all faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.Open Date11/11/2019Close Date02/04/2020Additional InformationUTRGVis a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position mayrequire presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work isperformed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitiveand thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System ofTexas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional RetirementProgram (ORP) instead ofTRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per weekand at least 135 days in length.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; AllUTRGVemployees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.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.Please NoteTexas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English todemonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-basedtest score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on theInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applicationswill not be considered.Quick Linkhttp://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/23247Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

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