Lecturer I Health and Biomedical Sciences (Master of Science in Health Sciences) CoHP 2027-2028 3-yr

Title Information

Faculty Title

Job Class Code

FLSA

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV2093

Working TitleLecturer I Health and Biomedical Sciences (Master of Science in Health Sciences) CoHP 2027-2028 3-yr

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/OrganizationDivision of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTE1.0

Scope of Job

The Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences (HaBS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-trackLecturerposition with a three-year appointment beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the fully online Master of Science in Health Sciences ( MSHS ) program, which uses accelerated 7-week terms.

Teaching areas may include health science, healthcare informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science. Responsibilities other than teaching may include maintaining online courses aligned with Quality Matters standards and current professional practice; assessing student learning; contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation activities, and departmental and university service.

About UTRGV :

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond through an innovative, 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 advances in research and creative work, expanding access to high-quality, 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 UTRGV students identify as Hispanic, making it 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

HaBS offers the interdisciplinary MSHS program designed for working professionals and delivered in an accelerated, fully online format. The program includes five concentrations, serves students from varied healthcare and health-related backgrounds, and emphasizes applying evidence, technology, leadership, and interdisciplinary perspectives to contemporary healthcare challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

1. A PhD in Health Science, Health Informatics, Nutrition, or Clinical Laboratory Science is preferred. Candidates with another doctoral degree may be considered if their graduate coursework includes at least 18 semester credit hours in health science, health informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science. Candidates with a master’s degree in one of the preferred fields may be considered if they have at least three years of directly relevant professional experience in health science, health informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science, and at least one peer-reviewed publication in the area they would teach.

2. At least one year of teaching experience in health science, healthcare informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science courses.

3. Strong written and oral communication skills.

4. Proficiency with instructional technology.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated online teaching experience.

2. Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, quality improvement, project management, or related performance improvement methods.

3. Quality Matters APPQMR certification.

4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals in a university setting.

License or Certification Required?No

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date09/01/2027

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 Date11/11/2026

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

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.

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/53091

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vitae

• List of 3 References

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Writing / Publication Sample

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Teaching Statement