Title Information Faculty Title Job Class Code FLSA Position Information Posting NumberFRGV1709 Working TitleLecturer Health and Human Performance CoHP 2025-2026 3 yr (Exercise Science) Number of Vacancies1 LocationRio Grande Valley Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track FTE1.0 Scope of Job We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as aLecturer withinTheDepartment of Health and Human Performance( HHP )beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. This is an in-person position of instruction with a home base campus (Edinburg). About UTRGV : 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 (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) . Department/College Background TheDepartment of Health and Human Performancein theCollege of Health Professionsat the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking candidates who have demonstrated a record of success in teaching and service that are commensurate with an appointment as a Lecturer to begin Fall 2025. The position requires teaching undergraduate courses in exercise science and kinesiology, serving as a field supervisor for practicums, serving as a student advisor, serving on university, college, and departmental committees and task forces, and performing other duties assigned by the department chair. Faculty will be required to teach in a variety of settings incorporating technology and student-engaged pedagogies to maximize student success and be able to conduct scholarship work in the field. Given that UTRGV is a distributed campus, faculty may be required to teach online or hybrid courses or teach at different locations. 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 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. (http://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/). Minimum Qualifications An earned master’s degree in exercise science or kinesiology from an accredited university. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Earned master’s degree in exercise science or kinesiology from an accredited university. Preferred Qualifications Experience in teaching at the college level is highly desirable with demonstrated excellence in teaching and service in exercise science or kinesiology. Experience in teaching in a clinical laboratory in exercise science preferred. Work experience in a clinical setting, strength and conditioning, and/or research is preferred. Certifications in Certified Strength and Conditioning ( CSCS ) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) from the American College of Sports Medicine ( ACSM ) are also preferred credentials. License or Certification Required?No SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date09/01/2025 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 Date09/27/2024 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 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. 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/44444 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Teaching Philosophy + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Transcripts + Certifications and Licenses + List of 3 References + Letter of Interest Optional Documents + Writing / Publication Sample + Reference Letter 1 + Reference Letter 2 + Reference Letter 3 + Multi Media + Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness