Lecturer I (Health) Health and Human Performance CoHP 2027-2028 3 yr

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Lecturer I (Health) Health and Human Performance CoHP 2027-2028 3 yr

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Dear Applicant,

Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application.

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
*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.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Posting Details

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Position Information

Posting Number	FRGV2049
Working Title	Lecturer I (Health) Health and Human Performance CoHP 2027-2028 3 yr
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization	Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position	3 years
Tenure Status	Non Tenure Track
FTE	1.0
Scope of Job	We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as aLecturer I (Health) of Health & Human Performance beginning in the 2027-2028 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 UTRGV website. Department/College Background The Department of Health & Human Performance in the College of Health Professions is seeking qualified candidates who have a demonstrated record of success in teaching and professional service in the health, health education, health promotion, or public health field that are commensurate with an appointment at the rank of Lecturer I to begin Fall 2027. The position is a nine-month lecturer position. The responsibilities include participation in scholarly committees and taskforces, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in health education and public health, and performance of other duties assigned by the department chair. Given that UTRGV is a distributed campus, faculty will be required to teach in a variety of settings, incorporating technology and student engaged pedagogies to maximize student success and may be assigned to teach face-to-face, hybrid and/or online courses. Service to the department, college, university, community, and professional organizations is an integral part of the faculty member’s responsibilities. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college and program mission and be committed to UTRGV’s guiding principles (http://utrgv.edu/en-us/about-utrgv/history/transition-plan/guiding-principles/), which include promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body and to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the U.S.A. We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Lecturer of Health in the Department of Health and Human Performance in the College of Health Professions beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. College Information The College of Health Professions is the leading institution of excellence in health and human services, education, health care and research. Our main goal is to produce highly skilled practitioners, educators, and researchers through our 23 high quality educational programs. Students who are accepted into our programs enter into an educational environment, which through student centered, meaningful experiential learning opportunities, results in the development of new scientific and intellectual inquiry for the promotion of health equity in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. The College houses one school, nine departments, the Border Health Office and other health centers and organizations that are focused on improving the health of our South Texas Community. In the College of Health Professions at UTRGV, we are dedicated to training the next generation of health professionals and leaders to fill the roles of practitioner, educator and researcher in the 21st Century. Our Vision We envision the College of Health Professions as a world-class institution committed to achieving the highest quality of life and health equity through education, research, and engagement with our communities. Our Mission The College of Health Professions will be the leading institution of excellence in health and human services, education, health care and research, producing highly skilled practitioners, educators, and researchers through high quality educational programs, meaningful experiential learning opportunities and the development of scientific and intellectual inquiry for the promotion of health equity in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
Minimum Qualifications	An earned masters or doctorate in a health, health education, health/promotion, public health or a closely related field from an accredited university.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred qualifications include CHES, MCHES, or CPH certification or eligibility; demonstrated effectiveness teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in health education or public health; experience teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses; experience using Brightspace or a comparable learning management system; completion of the Quality Matters Applying the QM Rubric certificate or equivalent training; and participation in curriculum development, professional service, outreach, or student recruitment. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in health education, health promotion, or public health. Evidence of effective college-level teaching and the ability to teach through face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities
License or Certification Required?	No
Salary	Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date	09/01/2027

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 Date	09/15/2026
Close Date
Additional Information	UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position mayrequire presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work isperformed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitiveand thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System ofTexas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional RetirementProgram (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per weekand at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dear Applicant, Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. 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 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. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Please Note	Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English todemonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-basedtest score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on theInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52523

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. List of 3 References
6. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

Optional Documents