Lecturer Faculty College of Sciences​/Physics & Astronomy

Position: 3-year Lecturer Faculty in the College of Sciences / Physics & Astronomy
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Lecturer of Physics & Astronomy beginning in the  academic year.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach lower and upper division undergraduate physics, astronomy, or physical science courses in traditional, hybrid, and online formats. Given that UTRGV is a distributed university, the faculty hired may be assigned to teach courses at different campuses. The position is a three-year appointment, renewable based on favorable annual evaluations. The standard teaching load is 12-15 contact hours per semester, depending on the level of service commitment assigned in a given academic year.

Although the primary responsibilities of Lecturers will be in the areas of teaching, the faculty hired may be asked to perform service-related activities. Service to the university and the community is an integral part of UTRGV faculty members' responsibilities. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UTRGV aspires for a Tier I excellence in research, teaching, and innovation to emerge as global leaders in experimental, theoretical, and computational physics, and to serve the regional, state and national community through dissemination of education and active professional engagement.

Although not required, UTRGV faculty, including Lecturers, are encouraged to engage in research and scholarship.

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 our website.

About the Physics and Astronomy Department:

The Department of Physics and Astronomy has tenure track and tenured faculty members and several lecturers,

post-doctoral scholars, research and visiting faculty members actively engaged in research in the areas of Applied

Optics, Biophysics, Computational Physics, Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Nanotechnology, Optical Astronomy, Physics Education, Radio Astronomy and Relativistic Astrophysics. Besides excellence in research and teaching, the

department places special emphasis on the early involvement of undergraduate and graduate students in research.

Several opportunities for generous financial support are provided to deserving students at all levels. Integration of

research and education at all stages is one of the strengths of the department. The department lays emphasis on

high quality teaching and student mentoring. The department has strong well-funded research programs. The

department faculty members have research collaborations with scientists across the globe.

The UTRGV Department of Physics and Astronomy envisions empowering our students to become successful leaders,

innovators, and educators through world-class education and research, while nurturing them to be conscientious

citizens, performing impactful research and engaging the local community in science.

The UTRGV Department of Physics and Astronomy's mission is to pursue excellence in research and education across

Physics and Astronomy, including multi-disciplinary areas, in a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environment with

emphasis on transformative impact on traditionally underrepresented minorities, and to serve the community, the

profession, and society at large through dissemination of scientific knowledge and promotion of scientific literacy.

Minimum Qualifications

* M.S. in Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy, or closely related field from an accredited university.

* At least two years' experience in teaching physics/physical science/astronomy.

* Demonstrated or evidence of potential for using technology effectively to foster students' learning and a strong commitment to inclusive teaching practices.

* Demonstrated…