Lecturer I Department of Health & Biomedical Sciences (Master of Science in Health Sciences) 2027-2028 3 year

The Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences (HaBS) seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer I position with a three-year appointment beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. The successful candidate will teach graduate health science courses in the Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) program, including healthcare informatics (HI). Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction in an accelerated online format; developing and updating courses to reflect current professional standards and emerging practices; assessing student learning; mentoring and supporting graduate students; and contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation-related activities, and departmental and university service. The successful candidate will have the qualifications to teach other MSHS graduate-level health sciences courses as needed.

**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.

Department/College Background

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