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3-year lecturer in the College of Sciences / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences/Edinburg (open rank)

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley • Texas, Texas • 19h ago

Title Information

Faculty Title

Job Class Code

FLSA

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV2021

Working Title3-year lecturer in the College of Sciences / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences/Edinburg (open rank)

Number of Vacanciesvaries

LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTE1.0

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley'sstudent body as anopen rank lecturerofthe School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciencesbeginning in the 2026-2027 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 promotes student access and success by building from strengths 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 the UTRGV website (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) .

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences ( SMSS ) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. In addition to serving its own majors, the School supports the entire university by providing developmental and introductory courses in mathematics and statistics to more than 10,000 students each semester across hundreds of course sections. Please visit the SMSS webpage (https://www.utrgv.edu/cos/schools-and-departments/mathematical-and-statistical-sciences/) atwww.utrgv.edu/mathto learn more about our school.

SMSS is a multi-campus unit, with faculty and programs located in Edinburg and Brownsville; this position is based on theEdinburgcampus.

Minimum Qualifications

M.S. in Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited university

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

All faculty at UTRGV are required to exhibit a commitment to Teaching Excellence. Candidates must show experience and qualifications that departmental/college accreditation requires.

Teaching: The primary responsibility of Lecturers considered for this position is teaching and collaborating with colleagues to enhance student success in undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses. Lecturers are expected to participate in professional development in teaching to implement innovative teaching and learning strategies in the classroom and to document their impact to increase the success of first-year college students, including those who are not yet considered college-ready. Use of effective activities/pedagogy in the classroom is essential to engage students, cultivate thinking skills, and motivate interest in the subject. Faculty will be expected to integrate innovative technology and customized learning to maximize student success. Given that UTRGV is a distributed campus, faculty may be required to teach online, hybrid courses, and/or at different locations.

Service and Scholarship: Although the primary obligation of lecturers is classroom instruction and student engagement, service to the university and community may be a part of the faculty members' responsibilities. This position does not provide any formal expectation or support for scholarship activities. However, UTRGV encourages all faculty, including Lecturers, to engage in scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mathematics withextensive teaching experience and documented teaching effectiveness at a university or college campus.

License or Certification Required?No

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date09/01/2026

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 Date06/01/2026

Close Date06/04/2026

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

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

Teaching Portfolio (max 10 pages with topic headings)

Provide a portfolio highlighting coordinated course experience, pedagogical approaches and materials, assessment strategies, instructional technology used and its application, and evidence of student engagement. Include sample syllabi and representative teaching artifacts where applicable.

Instructional Video Submission

Submit a 3-5 minute video (via a private, viewable link) describing what a typical freshman-level mathematics class session looks like in your course. This should include your instructional approach, classroom structure and flow, student engagement strategies, and how you support learning. The video shouldnotbe a lecture or content demonstration. You may record using any device and post it on any platform (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Zoom, or unlisted YouTube). Ensure the link is private, accessible without login, and remains active for the review period. Include the link in a document titled "Instructional Video Submission."

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/51271

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Teaching Philosophy

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts

Multi Media

List of 3 References

Optional Documents

Writing / Publication Sample

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