Lecturer Faculty in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship / Information Systems
Job Description
Scope of Job
The Department of Information Systems in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking applications for a Lecturer to teach undergraduate/graduate courses and provide institutional/professional service beginning in the Fall of 2024.
We seek dedicated and excellent candidates who are focused on improving student success and preparing exceptional business professionals to continue a tradition of improving the social mobility of our students. Applicants must have substantial teaching experience in Information Systems courses (e.g. INFS, IS, CIS, MIS) or in Quantitative Measurement courses (e.g. QUMT, business statistics). Our courses are offered during the day and evenings in different modalities- face-to-face, hybrid, online synchronous and online asynchronous. The duties for a Lecturer position are teaching and service. The office location of this lecturer position will be in the Edinburg campus.
The department contributes to the BBA in Information Systems major, the MBA program, the MS in Business Analytics, and the Ph.D. program. The College offers Ph.D. programs in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Economics, and Marketing.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should have a master’s degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, Decision Science or closely related field from a Carnegie research university/AACSB International accredited institution and a minimum of two years of leadership level experience in the field. Applicants must have at least 18 hours of quantitative methods-related graduate courses.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Some community involvement such as participation in a professional society and/or serving as a speaker for local or regional events.
- Two years of college teaching experience.
- Substantial professional career experience in Statistics, Business Analytics, or Decision Sciences or closely related business field
Passion to share work experience with our students and contribute to program development as they prepare for careers after graduation.
License or Certification Required?
No
Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date
09/01/2024
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 Date
01/24/2024
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.
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
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
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). Incomple
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). Incomple
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