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Job Code

FLSA

Position Information

Posting NumberPTFRGV0838

Working TitlePart-Time Lecturer Communication Sciences & Disorders-CoHP 2024-2025

LocationRio Grande Valley

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTE

Scope of Job

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) has begun offering both a major in American Sign Language ( ASL ) Interpretation and a minor in ASL Studies. Preliminary enrollment figures indicate ASL courses are in great demand. Often, ASL courses not only meet capacity but have students waitlisted. The Lecturer position would help accommodate demand. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly work, student success, and advancing the university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV’s strategic plan, vision, mission, values, and core priorities. Evidence of Proficiency in American Sign Language (e.g., minimum ASL Proficiency Interview score of 3.0 or national and/or state ASL interpreter certification).

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Required: Master’s degree or higher in the area of ASL , Deaf Studies, Deaf Education, Linguistics, or Interpretation

Minimum Experience Required: Three (3) years of experience teaching at the collegiate level, and evidence of service (local, state, national).

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Evidence of Proficiency in American Sign Language (e.g., minimum ASL Proficiency Interview score of 3.0 or national and/or state ASL interpreter certification).

Preferred Qualification

Some experience in teaching in higher education is preferred.

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?Yes

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 Date06/21/2024

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/43317

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents