One-Year Appointment (OYA) - School of Social Work

Title InformationFaculty TitleLecturer IJob Class Code00050Job CodeFFLSAExemptPosition InformationPosting NumberPTFRGV0850Working TitleOne-Year Appointment (OYA) - School of Social WorkLocationEdinburg, TexasDivision/OrganizationProvost - Academic AffairsAppointment Period for Non-Tenure Position1 yearTenure StatusNon Tenure TrackFTE1.0Scope of JobWe seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sdiverse student body as aOne Year Lecturerbeginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. Candidate must be able to teach, provide support in the academic affairs unit and engage in research activities.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 ourwebsite (https://www.utrgv.edu/about/index.htm) .About the School of Social WorkThe School of Social Work was established in 2018 as an independent School and is under the leadership of Founding Dean Dr. Luis R. Torres. The Department of Social Work has existed since the 1970s; prior to becoming a school it was a department in the College of Health Professions. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) School of Social Work ( SSW ) is the only institution to offer programs leading to both the Bachelor of Social Work ( BSW ) degree and the Master of Science in Social Work ( MSSW ) degree south of San Antonio. Both programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE ). The School of Social Work is committed to preparing generalist and advanced professional social workers to meet the needs of a binational and multicultural community, and to increasingly make an impact on the national stage. The Rio Grande Valley is a natural laboratory for the demographic shifts being seen around the country.The BSW Program prepares students for generalist social work practice. Building on the generalist foundation, the MSSW program focuses on two concentrations: Direct Practice with Latino Individuals, Families, and Groups; and Community Practice and Administration. The MSSW Program goals are to prepare graduates to practice with diverse, vulnerable, and at-risk populations to promote human well-being and social and economic justice, to prepare graduates for leadership in developing and implementing policies and services for at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico border region; and to develop the knowledge base of the social work profession, particularly as it relates to addressing the needs of at-risk populations with an emphasis on the border communities. The BSW program is in-person, and alternative modalities are being explored. The MSSW program is offered in person and online. A PhD in Social Work is under development, as are a dual MSSW - MPH program. Other dual degree programs and MSSW modalities have been approved by faculty and will be developed over the next few years.This is anin-person position primarily for our Edinburg and Brownville campuses, and faculty may be assigned to teach in other locations either in person or using remote technologies. The School of Social Work has students in Edinburg, Brownsville, and Laredo, and is exploring offering classes in Rio Grande City.Minimum QualificationsMaster in Social Work from a CSWE -accredited program. Two or more years post-master’s degree practice experience. At least 3 years of teaching experience in higher education.Discipline Specific Required QualificationsPreferred QualificationExperience teaching in person and online. LMSW or LCSW , or license eligible.SalaryOne-Year Lecturers are paid a 9-month academic rate commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.License or Certification Required?NoNumber of Vacancies1Desired Start Date09/01/2024Posting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt 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 Date07/31/2024Special Instructions to ApplicantsComplete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. 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.Additional InformationPlease NoteTexas 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/43765Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

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