Three- Lecturer School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences; SEEMS - Brownsville

Position: Three-Year Lecturer in the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (SEEMS) - Brownsville
The School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (SEEMS) welcomes applications for a Lecturer in Geology to instruct in the Environmental Sciences Program (B.Sc.). We are searching for dynamic individuals, who are committed to excellence in the classroom and can contribute to a rapidly growing major and assist in the process of expanding course offerings. Responsibilities will include teaching Historical and Physical Geology lectures and laboratories.

The candidate is expected to help with Geology field trips geared towards undergraduate, non-science majors; help supervise and mentor Graduate Teaching Assistants teaching labs; improve lab curriculum; and work with Lab Coordinators to care for and maintain rock and fossil collections.

All faculty at UTRGV are required to exhibit a commitment to Teaching Excellence. Candidates must show experience and qualifications that meet SACS-COC and other departmental/college accreditation requirements.

Teaching:
Faculty will be required to teach in a classroom, laboratory, seminar or clinical setting as assigned and appropriate. Given that UTRGV is a distributed university, faculty may be required to teach online, teach hybrid courses, or teach at different locations. This position is based on the Brownsville campus but travel to other campuses may be required. Faculty are expected to integrate next generation technology and customized learning to maximize student success.

Service:
Service to the university community is an integral part of the faculty members' responsibilities. In accordance with the UT System Regents' Rules, faculty will perform curricular tasks auxiliary to teaching and research, e.g. serve on committees, attend to administrative and disciplinary tasks/functions, and foster intellectual curiosity and integrity in the student body; and use professional expertise to perform services that benefit society and the broader professional community.

Research:
Although the primary focus of Lecturers will be in the areas of teaching and service, UTRGV encourages its entire faculty, including Lecturers, to engage in scholarship. Scholarly activities include presenting their work at professional meetings, publishing, and securing external funds to support their scholarship. Performance of other duties as assigned.

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. Already recognized as one of the premier Hispanic Serving Institutions in the U.S., UTRGV has recently achieved R2 Carnegie research classification and is aiming to attain R1 status by 2028.

For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.

Minimum Qualifications

* MS degree in Environmental Sciences or closely related field plus sufficient graduate credits to be qualified for teaching upper-level courses.

* Ability to enthusiastically teach freshman level geology lectures and labs.

Discipline Specific

Required Qualifications

* Teach introductory level Historical and Physical Geology, including laboratory teaching as needed

* Teach upper-level Geology courses in the applicant's area of expertise.

* Manage geology laboratory materials and training of laboratory assistants.

* Assignments is based on the Brownsville campus.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience teaching Physical and Historical Geology courses .

* Interest and experience in organizing and leading field trips related to teaching activities.

* Ph.D. in geosciences from an accredited university.

License or Certification Required? No Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2026