One Year Lecturer - Faculty in the College of Sciences ​/ Physics and Astronomy AY 26-27

One Year Lecturer
- Faculty in the College of Sciences / Physic sand Astronomy AY 26-27

Job Class Code: 00050

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: PTFRGV
1070

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/Organization: Provost
- Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 1 year

Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Lecturer I of Department of Physics and Astronomy beginning in the  academic year.

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
. The Department of Physics and Astronomy have 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 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.

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 proficiency in written and oral use of the English language

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.

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