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Title Information

Faculty TitlePart Time Lecturer

Job Class Code00052

Job CodeG

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberPTFRGV0839

Working TitlePart-time Lecturer in Kinesiology & Exercise Science in HHP 2024-2025

LocationRio Grande Valley

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTE

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as a Part-Time Lecturer ofthe Department of Health and Human Performancebeginning in the 2024-2025 academic year to teach in its Bachelor’s/Master’s Kinesiology, Exercise Science and Health programs. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction within the program in the required format. 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/)

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

Department/CollegeBackground

The Department of Health and Human Performance is under the UTRGV College of Health Professions and offers BS degrees in Kinesiology, Health, and Exercise Science. It offers MS degrees in Kinesiology, Exercise Science and a certificate in Health Professions Education and Technology.

Minimum Qualifications

The qualifications to be considered as a part-time lecturer is a master’s degree in Kinesiology & Exercise Science or a related field of study with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate instruction in Kinesiology or Exercise Science from an accredited institution. A doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health, or a related field is required to teach graduate level courses.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Earned master’s degree in the areas Kinesiology or Exercise Science or a related field of study with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate instruction in Kinesiology or Exercise Science from an accredited institution, with a record of success, or evidence of potential success in teaching.

Preferred Qualification

Experience in teaching exercise science and kinesiology at the college level is highly desirable with demonstrated excellence in teaching and service in the field. Certifications in Certified Strength and Conditioning ( CSCS ) from National Strength and Conditioning Association and Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) from American College of Sports Medicine ( ACSM ) also preferred credentials. Teaching certification is physical education is also a preferred credential.

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?No

Number of Vacancies2

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 Date07/01/2024

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; 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 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/43406

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• List of 3 References

• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Writing / Publication Sample

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Multi Media

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3