Temporary Full-Time Lecturer (OYA) in HaBS (Master of Science in Health Sciences) 2026-2027
About The Position
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Temporary Full-Time Lecturer OYA beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Ability to teach health informatics coursework in the online setting, completion of UTRGV's required online teaching training, and the ability to hold online office hours/provide student support are required. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV's strategic plan, vision, mission, values, and core priorities. (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/). 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.
Requirements
- A doctoral or master's degree in a health profession, public health, health science, healthcare informatics, or healthcare administration. A master's degree in another health field/profession appropriate for the course subject matter may be considered. Applicants with a master's degree must have 3 years' work experience or one peer-reviewed, scholarly publication in the field.
- One year of experience teaching public health, health science professions/disciplines, healthcare informatics, or healthcare administration courses.
- Credentialing in healthcare informatics or a closely related discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as proficiency in technology, are required.
- Online teaching experience in healthcare informatics-related coursework preferred, along with Quality Matters APPQMR certification.
Responsibilities
- teach health informatics coursework in the online setting
- completion of UTRGV's required online teaching training
- hold online office hours/provide student support
- demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions
- commitment to UTRGV's strategic plan, vision, mission, values, and core priorities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
