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Open Rank Lecturer in Sociology/College of Liberal Arts

Employer
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Location
Edinburg, TX
Closing date
Sep 29, 2021
*Open Rank Lecturer in Sociology/College of Liberal Arts *

*Job Class Code:* 10050

*FLSA:* Exempt

*Posting Number:* FRGV1214

*Location:* Rio Grande Valley

*Division/Organization:* Provost - Academic Affairs

*Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:* 3 years

*Tenure Status:* Non Tenure Track

*FTE:* 1

*Scope of Job:*

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's diverse student body as a Lecturer of Sociology beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year. The successful candidates will teach courses which may include but are not limited to Introduction to Sociology, Race and Ethnicity, Social Stratification, Criminology, and other upper-division and graduate-level courses in the candidate's sub-field specialization. The position is open with respect to subfield specialization.

*Minimum Qualifications:*

1) M.A. in Sociology or related field (18 credit hours or more of graduate level course work in Sociology is required) from an accredited institution of higher education to be appointed Lecturer I or II contingent on academic credentials and teaching experience.

2) Ph.D. in Sociology or related field (18 credit hours or more of graduate level course work in Sociology is required) from an accredited institution of higher education and at least 3 years' experience teaching at a college level and qualifications comparable to those in tenure positions to be appointed Lecturer III or Senior Lecturer.

*Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:*

*Preferred Qualification:*

(1) Ph.D. in Sociology for all ranks
(2) Experience and/or willingness to teach online.

*Salary:* Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

*License or Certification Required?:* No

*Number of Vacancies:* 2

*Desired Start Date:* 09/01/2022

*EEO Statement:*

*EEO Statement*
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 it's education programs and activities, including employment.
*Diversity Statement*
UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment. UTRGV has an NSF ADVANCE grant to increase the representation of women in STEM fields and to promote a positive, family friendly workplace for all faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.

*Open Date:* 09/20/2021

*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.

*To apply, visit [https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/30410](https://apptrkr.com/2509973)*

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