Lecturer I Health and Biomedical Sciences CoHP 2025-2026 3-yr

Lecturer I Health and Biomedical Sciences CoHP 2025-2026 3-yr

Job Class Code:
FLSA:
Posting Number: FRGV1691
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job:
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Lecturer I of Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.
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. Department/College Background:

BS in Biomedical Sciences (BMED) degree/program pursues the application of classical and modern bioscience approaches to study human health. It is a preparatory degree for tomorrow's health care professionals, scientists, educators, and leaders and thus prepares students for successful admission to professional schools such as in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs as well as graduate studies in biomedical sciences.

Minimum Qualifications:
The qualifications to be considered as a 3-Year Lecturer is at least a master's degree in Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Microbiology, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, or a related field of study from an accredited institution or a terminal degree in medicine, biomedical sciences or health professions. Teaching experience is required, preferentially in microbiology, immunology, anatomy & physiology, and organ system courses.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
Responsibilities include commitment to outstanding teaching in the Biomedical Science Program, specifically in medical biochemistry, neuroscience, microbiology, immunology, anatomy & physiology, and/or organ system courses and/or biomedical courses (both foundational and advanced; lecture or lab). Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or MS degree in Health or Biomedical Sciences or related discipline or an MD degree from an accredited university. Applicants must have at least 2 years teaching experience, which enables them to teach combinations of molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, microbiology, immunology, genetics, integrated body systems, anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology and biomedical courses (both foundational and advanced; lecture or lab). Responsibilities include commitment to outstanding teaching in the Biomedical Science Program, specifically the courses described above, and departmental services and other academic responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Qualification:
Ability to use technology and innovative pedagogy to support teaching and learning. Teaching experience at the college level and experience in laboratory techniques, especially microbiology and biomedical sciences, is highly desirable. Willingness to travel to different campuses for teaching is expected.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 3
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2025

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: 09/19/2024

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 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 least
135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional RetirementProgram (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per weekand at least 135 days in length.

Please Note:
Texas 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.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45194 jeid-349e7c5df7293440aac05e1cea0a1323