"Lecturer I Health and Biomedical Sciences CoHP 2025-2026 3 yr"

Lecturer I Health and Biomedical Sciences CoHP 2025-2026 3 yr

Job Class Code:

FLSA:

Posting Number: FRGV1921

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/Organization: Division of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years

Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job:

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Lecturer I of Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

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 UTRGV website.

Department/College Background

The BS in Biomedical Sciences (BMED) degree/program pursues the application of classical and modern bioscience approaches to study human health. It is a preparatory degree for tomorrow's health care professionals, scientists, educators, and leaders and thus prepares students for successful admission to professional schools such as in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs as well as graduate studies in biomedical sciences.

Minimum Qualifications:

The qualifications to be considered as a 3-Year Lecturer is at least an MD or PhD in Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics/Genomics, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, or a related field of study from an accredited institution or a terminal degree in medicine, biomedical sciences or health professions. Teaching experience is required, preferentially in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, neuroscience, microbiology, immunology, anatomy & physiology, and organ system courses.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Responsibilities include commitment to outstanding teaching in the Biomedical Science Program, specifically in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, neuroscience, microbiology, immunology, genetics, genomics/bioinformatics, anatomy & physiology, and/or organ system courses and/or biomedical courses (both foundational and advanced; lecture or lab). Applicants must hold an MD or PhD in Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics/Genomics, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, or a related field of study from an accredited university. Applicants must have at least 2 years teaching experience, which enables them to teach combinations of molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, genetics/genomics/bioinformatics, integrated body systems, anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology and biomedical courses (both foundational and advanced; lecture or lab). Responsibilities include commitment to outstanding teaching in the Biomedical Science Program, specifically the courses described above, and departmental services and other academic responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Qualification:

Ability to use technology and innovative pedagogy to support teaching and learning. Teaching experience at the college level and experience in laboratory techniques, especially biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and biomedical sciences, is highly desirable. Willingness to travel to different campuses for teaching is expected.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

License or Certification Required?: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 01/05/2026