Part-time Lecturer-Occupational Therapy 2020-2021

Part-time Lecturer-Occupational Therapy 2020-2021

Job Class Code: 00052
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: PTFRGV0466
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE:

Scope of Job:
The Department of Occupational Therapy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) occasionally has the need to hire non-tenure track, part-time Lecturers to teach in its Masters of Occupational Therapy program. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction within the program. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly work, student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV's strategic plan, vision, mission, values and core priorities.
UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly work, student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV's strategic plan, vision, mission, values and core priorities. (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/)


Minimum Qualifications:
The qualifications to be considered as a non-tenure track, part-time Lecturer is an earned doctoral degree or near completion of an academic (non-clinical) doctorate degree (e.g. PhD, Ed.D.) in occupational therapy or a related field of study from an accredited institution. Candidates who are an occupational therapist must have a Texas License as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility for OT Licensure in Texas. Candidates with a master’s degree in occupational therapy will be considered.


Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
At least 2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.


Preferred Qualification:


Salary: Part-time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.
License or Certification Required?: Yes
Number of Vacancies: Open
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2020

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: 07/02/2020

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.


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.


To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/24976

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