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Title Information

Faculty TitleLecturer I

Job Class Code10050

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1624

Working TitleLecturer Faculty in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship / Information Systems

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTE1

Scope of Job

The Department of Information Systems in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking applications for a Lecturer to teach undergraduate/graduate courses and provide institutional/professional service beginning in the Fall of 2024.

We seek dedicated and excellent candidates who are focused on improving student success and preparing exceptional business professionals to continue a tradition of improving the social mobility of our students. Applicants must have substantial teaching experience in Information Systems courses (e.g. INFS , IS, CIS , MIS ) or in Quantitative Measurement courses (e.g. QUMT , business statistics). Our courses are offered during the day and evenings in different modalities- face-to-face, hybrid, online synchronous and online asynchronous. The duties for a Lecturer position are teaching and service. The office location of this lecturer position will be in the Edinburg campus.

The department contributes to the BBA in Information Systems major, the MBA program, the MS in Business Analytics, and the Ph.D. program. The College offers Ph.D. programs in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Economics, and Marketing.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have a master’s degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, Decision Science or closely related field from a Carnegie research university/ AACSB International accredited institution and a minimum of two years of leadership level experience in the field. Applicants must have at least 18 hours of quantitative methods-related graduate courses.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

· Some community involvement such as participation in a professional society and/or serving as a speaker for local or regional events.

· Two years of college teaching experience.

· Substantial professional career experience in Statistics, Business Analytics, or Decision Sciences or closely related business field

Passion to share work experience with our students and contribute to program development as they prepare for careers after graduation.

License or Certification Required?No

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

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 Date01/24/2024

Close Date

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.

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/41641

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• List of 3 References

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Writing / Publication Sample

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Multi Media

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document