Part-Time Lecturer - Student Teaching Supervisor

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's diverse student body as a Part-Time Lecturer - Student Teaching Supervisor of Teaching and Learning in the 2023-2024 academic year.

The Department of Teaching & Learning at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) occasionally has the need to hire Part-Time Lecturers to supervise, during the school day, teachers for undergraduate teacher preparation programs starting Fall 2024 through Spring 2025 Semester.

• delivering quality instruction within the respective programs;

• providing guidance and support of the clinical teacher and cooperating teacher during school hours;observing, assessing, and evaluating clinical teachers during school hours;

• communicating and providing feedback to clinical teacher and cooperating teacher;

• participating in all clinical teaching program assessments; and

• completing and collecting all required documentation.

• Support cooperating teacher in completion of required performance evaluations, time log approvals, candidate dispositions, etc

• Maintain open and continuous communication with the Office of Field Experiences

About UTRGV:

It is UTRGV's Vision "To be one of the nation's leaders in higher education, its premier Hispanic-serving institution, and a highly engaged bilingual university, with exceptional educational, research, and creative opportunities that serve as catalysts for transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond." As such, UTRGV is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that can contribute to an enriching learning environment that strives for more equitable outcomes for student success.

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.

Thanks to a steadfast commitment to safety and success, UTRGV yielded record-breaking outcomes in enrollment and student success in the fall 2021 semester. For additional information, please visit our website.

Minimum Qualifications

The qualifications to be considered as a part-time lecturer (student teaching supervisor) are a minimum of three years teaching experience in PK-12 schools, a master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or another teacher related field of study from an accredited institution, demonstrated experience with and knowledge of students from culturally diverse populations, knowledge of state curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy standards, and current certification in the class in which supervision is provided. A field supervisor shall be an accomplished educator as shown by student learning and must be conscientious with meeting deadlines.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualification

Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or another teacher related field of study from an accredited institution, university teaching and supervisory experience, experience with field based teacher education, and experience with implementation of instructional technology including online platforms such as Blackboard Learn and/or TK20. Hold a current Texas Administrative Certification (principal or superintendent) preferred.

Salary Part-time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications License or Certification Required? Yes Number of Vacancies Varies Desired Start Date 09/01/2024