Lecturer in Natural Science

The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Houston-Victoria is accepting applications for a full-time, nontenure track position in Natural Sciences at the rank of Lecturer.

Required qualifications: A doctoral degree in Biology or related field by starting date; demonstrated excellence in teaching; evidence of scholarly and professional activities; experience in undergraduate teaching.

Preferred qualifications: Qualifications, willingness, and ability to cover Chemistry courses. Willingness to teach online, via interactive television, and evenings, if needed.

Position Summary: Teach 12 hours per semester of undergraduate level biology courses; participate in course and program development; perform college and professional service; work cooperatively with diverse groups; perform other duties as assigned by the dean and the chair of the Natural Sciences and; and work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population. See www.uhv.edu for more information.

The appointment is a nine month, nontenure track position with additional opportunities for summer teaching at attractive salaries. The position is based in Victoria, a city of about 60,000 in South Texas.

Applicants please submit:

1) a cover letter relating the applicant's expertise to the qualifications listed above;

2) a current curriculum vitae with a list of peer reviewed research publications;

3) a list of three references for people who are in a position to know the applicant's expertise, with at least one with the ability to address teaching effectiveness and at least one to address research and scholarly activities;

4) evidence of effective teaching (including student evaluations, if available);

5) a description of scholarly activities;

6) copies of all college transcripts. (Official transcripts will be required of all finalists.)

7) Faculty Application

Please apply online at uhv.edu/jobs. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Houston – Victoria is an affirmative action employer/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.