Part-time Lecturer in Occupational Therapy 2023-2024

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site; Texas; Sur place; USD 17 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a non-tenure-track, part-time Lecturer to teach in the Entry Level of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality instruction and supporting student success across courses as needed.

Qualified candidates will hold a doctoral or master's degree in occupational therapy, have teaching experience, and show readiness to use technology for teaching.

Qualifications

• Non-tenure-track, part-time Lecturer appointment in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum qualifications include doctoral or master's degree in OT and teaching expertise.
• Clinical experience required; Texas OT license eligibility for practitioners.

Responsabilités

• Deliver quality instruction within the Entry Level OTD program.
• Contribute to scholarly work and student success in line with university missions.
• Possibly teach across multiple locations within the Rio Grande Valley.

Formation

Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

Office Location

• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• 1201 W. University Drive
• Human Resources
• MASS Building 2 nd Floor
• Edinburg, TX 78539

Contact Numbers

• Edinburg: [phone]
• Brownsville: [phone]

Office Hours

• Monday-Friday
• 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment

• College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]
• Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Part-time Lecturer in Occupational Therapy 2023-2024

Job Class Code

00052

Job Code

G

FLSA

Exempt

Posting Number

PTFRGV0761

Working Title

Part-time Lecturer in Occupational Therapy 2023-2024

Division/Organization

Provost - Academic Affairs

Scope of Job

The Department of Occupational Therapy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) occasionally has the need to hire non-tenure track, part-time Lecturers to teach in its Entry Level of OTD of Occupational Therapy Program. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction within the program. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly work, student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV’s strategic plan, vision, mission, values and core priorities. (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/)

Minimum Qualifications

The qualifications to be considered as a non-tenure-track, part-time Lecturer is an earned doctoral or master’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field of study from an accredited institution with documented expertise in the area(s) of teaching. Candidates who are occupational therapists must have a Texas License as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility for OT Licensure in Texas. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in occupational with a documented advanced level of practice may be considered.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

At least 1 year of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Preferred Qualification

Teaching experience is desirable, as well as the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning.

Salary

Part-time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.

License or Certification Required?

Yes

Number of Vacancies

Open

Desired Start Date

09/01/2023

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

07/27/2023

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.

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