Part-Time Lecturer- School Of Nursing

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's diverse student body as a Part-Time Faculty of the School of Nursing beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year. The assignment is semester to semester basis.

The School of Nursing at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley occasionally has the need to hire non-tenure track Part- Time Lecturer(s) to teach in its Bachelor's and/or Master's programs. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction to students in the classroom, simulated laboratories, and clinical settings

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. For additional information, please visit our website.

School of Nursing Background

The School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nursing. These degrees include a traditional BSN and 2nd degree BSN pre-licensure degree, an RN to BSN, along with graduate degrees in Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Family Nurse Practitioner, a Post-graduate certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health NP and our new Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) that started in Fall 2022.

Our faculty teach on two campuses, in both Edinburg and in Brownsville. We have full simulation labs that offer state of the art educational opportunities for all our students. We collaborate with the other health science programs at UTRGV on interdisciplinary clinical experiences and work with hospitals throughout the entire Rio Grande Valley. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, UTRGV is committed to preparing its students to succeed, contribute and excel in an increasingly diverse, global, and interconnected world, and seeks faculty who are prepared to help in this goal.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas prior to assuming the position.

Please upload a copy of the license as one of the required documents.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

NA

Preferred Qualification

Two (2) years teaching experience at the baccalaureate and/or graduate level, evidence of teaching effectiveness, educational leadership, and clinical scholarship is preferred.

A doctorate is preferred for teaching in the graduate programs.

Salary Part-time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. The appointment is semester to semester basis and contingent upon the enrollment and scheduling needs of the School of Nursing.

License or Certification Required? Yes Number of Vacancies Varies Desired Start Date 09/01/2023