JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez Campus
College of Arts and Sciences
Telephone: 787-832-4040 Ext 3828 ó 3033 / 787-265-3828
https://www.uprm.edu/arci/

The College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez (UPRM), the largest in our Campus and in the entire UPR system. One of four Colleges in Mayagüez Campus with 367 professors, 176 non-teaching employees and 4,379 enrolled students, of which 4,045 are undergraduate students and 334 are graduate students. The College of Arts and Sciences combines what other liberal arts universities and colleges would include in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences faculties providing courses to all programs at UPRM. Our College has 14 academic departments and an interdisciplinary program (Industrial Biotechnology) providing BS and BA undergraduate degrees. Graduate studies are supported as MS, MA and PhD degrees through three doctoral and thirteen master’s programs.

The College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez (UPRM) seeks candidates for several tenure-track positions in different disciplines at the Assistant Professor level. A successful candidate must have a PhD, postdoctoral experience is preferred, demonstrated teaching skills for development of undergraduate and graduate courses in his/her area of specialty. Knowledge of English and Spanish or a willingness to learn is desirable.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Doctor in Philosophy degree or equivalent from an accredited institution and completion of all requirements by date of hire. Must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and research in listed areas. Proven experience in research in the required discipline. Selected candidates are expected to show excellent performance in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Aiming at developing a sustained mentoring program of graduate students. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

DUTIES

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active, externally funded research program with undergraduate and graduate students, and collaborate with faculty. Other responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, coordinate undergraduate teaching laboratories, publish research work in peer-reviewed journals, mentor students, participate in faculty committees, professional service, institutional assessment and improvement activities. UPRM is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution; interaction with faculty and researchers in these fields is encouraged. Puerto Rico represents a suitable setting to develop research in tropical systems, and the University of Puerto Rico stimulates collaborations with active faculty and students in a wide range of research areas.

AREAS CURRENTLY RECRUITING

Biology Department

http://biology.uprm.edu

Send documentation to: brendam.soto@upr.edu

Industrial Microbiologist

Doctorate and a genuine commitment to teaching are required

For special requirements and details, please visit: https://www.uprm.edu/biology/microbiology

Genetics

Doctorate and a genuine commitment to teaching are required

For special requirements and details, please visit: https://www.uprm.edu/biology/genetics

Chemistry Department

http://www.uprm.edu/chemistry

Send documentation to: director.quim@uprm.edu

Assistant Professor – Material Chemistry

Tenure track position in the area of Material Chemistry

Post-doctoral experience is required. Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is strongly desirable. Successful candidates should be able to establish a strong independent externally funded research program and are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses.

Assistant Professor – Biophysical Chemistry

Tenure track position in the area of Biophysical Chemistry

Economics Department

http://econ.uprm.edu

Send documentation to: economia.uprm@upr.edu

Assistant Professor

The candidate must support one of the areas of interest of the Department, i.e. tourism economics, economics of transportation, urban economics, economic planning, health economics, economic education, quantitative methods, economics of energy, economics of telecommunications and emerging areas. Must be committed to serving the mission and objectives of the university and it is highly desirable that the candidate can express himself fluently in Spanish, both orally and in written form.

Special requirements: Ph.D. in economics or related area.

English Department

http://www.uprm.edu/english/

Send documentation to: ingles.uprm@upr.edu

Tenure-track position for Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Writing Studies

Preferred areas of expertise include technical and non-fiction writing, digital/visual rhetoric, and media studies.

Special requirements: All candidates should be bilingual (Spanish English) and must have completed Ph.D degrees.

Tenure-track position for Assistant Professor in ESL Teaching and Practice

Candidate must teach undergraduate ESL courses to our general student population that focuses on developing skills for academic and career language literacy needs. The candidate should also be prepared to teach applied linguistics courses on areas such as Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition if needed.

Special requirements: All candidates should be bilingual (Spanish English) and must have completed Ph.D degrees.

Hispanic Studies Department

http://www.uprm.edu/estudioshispanicos/

Send documentation to: Acting Chair / Department of Hispanic Studies
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM)
Call Box 9000, Mayagüez P. R. 00681-9000
Telephone: (787) 265-3843, (787) 832-4040 – Ext. 5434, 3302

Assistant Professor of Literature

The Department of Hispanic Studies at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (UPRM) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Literature at the level of Assistant Professor beginning July 2021. PhD in Hispanic Studies or Spanish required. Specialization in Spanish, Hispanic-American, and/or Puerto Rican literature preferred, and ability to teach introductory courses in Spanish literature a plus. The candidate selected must demonstrate a strong research agenda and will be required to teach introductory and basic courses in Spanish, as well as more advanced courses at the M.A. and undergraduate levels. Teaching load 4/4 per semester.

Special requirements: The candidate must hold a PhD in Literature at the time of appointment and have demonstrated teaching experience. A passion for teaching, a commitment to innovative teaching methods, and demonstrated success in working with undergraduates is necessary. Departmental service is expected and includes assessment, new academic program development, among other duties.

Humanities Department

http://www.uprm.edu/humanidades/

Send documentation to: Dr. Juan José Sánchez, Acting Chair – juan.sanchez15@upr.edu

University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus / Department of Humanities
Call Box 9000, Mayagüez P. R. 00681-9000
Telephone: (787) 265-3846, (787) 832-4040 – Ext. 3160, 3846

Assistant Professor in Art History

Tenure track Assistant Professor in Art History starting July 1, 2020.

Special requirements: a) A doctorate in Art History or Art Theory awarded, prior to appointment, by an accredited university. b) Research and teaching experience in the appointment area. c) Oral and written command of both Spanish and English.

Kinesiology Department

http://edfi.uprm.edu/

Send documentation to: Departamento de Kinesiología / Comité de Personal / Universidad de Puerto Rico
PO Box 9000 / Mayagüez, PR 00681-9000
email: luiso.delrio@upr.edu ; carlos.quinones7@upr.edu

Assistant Professor – Exercise Physiology

The Department of Kinesiology of the University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez Campus is officially announcing an assistant professor faculty position. The requirements are but not limited to, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, research, academic counseling, community services, and other departmental services. The monthly base salary is $5,188.00 and 62,256.00 annually with health insurance and retirement benefits and tenure opportunity.

Specific requirements: A doctoral degree (or having completed this degree by the moment of hiring) in Kinesiology with a specialty in Exercise Physiology. The candidate must know how to communicate in Spanish and English and be willing to teach online if necessary. A Resumé, Curriculum Vitae, an official copy of the academic records with a completed degree certification and three (3) letters of recommendation should be delivered to the address above.

Marine Sciences Department

http://www.uprm.edu/cima/

Send documentation to: Dr. Ernesto Weil, Director / Department of Marine Sciences
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus / Call Box 9000, Mayagüez PR 00681-9000

Assistant Professor – Chemical Oceanography

Ph.D. is required. We are open to a broad range of specialties but are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in Carbonate Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry, Chemical Ecology, Natural Products Chemistry, or Marine Pollution. Since English and Spanish are the official languages, knowledge of both languages is desirable.

Special requirements: Teaching requirements include an introductory graduate level course in Chemical Oceanography and additional graduate level courses in the candidate’s area of specialty. The candidate must be committed to excellence in teaching at the graduate level including the creation of new courses, when necessary, and supervise Master’s and Ph.D. students.

Send statement of research and teaching interests, representative reprints, curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of recommendation

Mathematical Sciences Department

http://math.uprm.edu

Send documentation to: Dr. Omar Colón Reyes; omar.colon4@upr.edu

Assistant Professor in Mathematical Sciences in: Computer Sciences, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematical Education

Undergraduate and graduate teaching level, and research. Initiative and leadership is expected. Interest in interacting with faculty in other research areas in the department and/or university would be desirable.

Special requirements: Minimum qualifications include having completed a doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Statistics, or Math Education, or the expectation of its completion before the start of the appointment. Strong commitment to teaching and research potential; and should demonstrate a good publication record in peer reviewed journals. For a full description of the requirements for the position, visit: http://math.uprm.edu/

Physics Department

http://fisica.uprm.edu/

Send documentation to: Héctor Méndez-Mella, Personnel Committee Chairman, Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Call Box 9000, Mayagüez, PR 00681-9000

email: hector.mendez4@upr.edu

Experimental/Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics; Experimental/Computational High Energy Physics; Astrophysics/Astronomy/Planetary Sciences; Medical Physics; Physics Education

The Department of Physics at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, announces an entry-level tenure-track position starting on August 2021. The Department, with 18 full-time faculty members, offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Physics and has externally funded research programs in several fields. A Ph.D. program is currently under development. We request applications of candidates in: Experimental/Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics; Experimental/Computational High Energy Physics; Astrophysics/Astronomy/Planetary Sciences; Medical Physics; Physics Education.

Special requirements: The successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Physics at the time of hiring, be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and are expected to actively pursue external funding for support of his or her research activities. Applicants should submit a resume and a letter summarizing research and teaching goals, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Prof. Héctor Méndez-Mella, Personnel Committee Chairman, Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Call Box 9000, Mayagüez, PR 00681-9000. Letters or documents sent by e-mail must be directed to hector.mendez4@upr.edu Review of applications will start in March and will continue until the positions is filled. United States immigration laws apply in Puerto Rico.

Psychology Department

https://www.uprm.edu/psicologia/

Send documentation to: Dr. Douglas Santos Sánchez / Department of Psychology
PO Box 9000, Mayagüez P.R. 00681-9000
Telephone (787) 832-4040 ext. 5719 or 6209

email: psicologiarum@uprm.edu

Assistant Professor in School Psychology

A full-time faculty member responsible for teaching in the subject areas of School Psychology. Expected to be able to plan, organize, and teach in a way that ensures the achievement of the institution’s learning objectives. Contribute to the academic process of the institution through participation in the development of new courses, evaluation, research, mentoring, teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, and community service. Communication skills in English and Spanish (oral and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Required to conduct research, compete for external research funds, teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, mentor graduate students, and provide services to the department, faculty, university, community, and the profession. Professional license required.

Special requirements: Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a concentration in School Psychology. Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level. Valid psychologist license issued by the Puerto Rico Board of Examination of Psychologists or license from another jurisdiction with the commitment to carry out the necessary procedures to validate it in Puerto Rico during the first year of hire. Research experience. Evidence of publications and presentations in professional forums. Work experience with school communities. Knowledge or ability to use technologies in distance learning.

Social Sciences Department

https://www.uprm.edu/cienciassociales/

Send documentation to: Dr. Edwin Asencio Pagán, Director, Department of Social Sciences,
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Call Box 9000, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00681-9000.

General Social Sciences, Social Work, Human Services and Gender Issues

The Department of Social Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus seeks applications for an Assistant Professor-level, tenure track position in our General Social Science program to begin in July 2021. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Ph.D. from an accredited institution in one of the fields in Social Sciences at the time of appointment. Candidate must demonstrate ability for teaching, research, publishing, and mentoring in more than one of these preferred areas, General Social Sciences, Social Work, Human Services and Gender Issues. Excellent performance in teaching undergraduate and in the areas of human needs and the welfare system, intervention with families, social research methods courses will be expected of the selected person. Must be able to work in a multidisciplinary environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English. Faculty responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, conduct research in her/his area of expertise, publish research work in peer-reviewed conferences and journals, mentor undergraduate students, participate in faculty committees, institutional assessment, and improvement activities. Availability to participate in research and learning services projects with vulnerable communities, gender violence victims (women, men, older adults, youth and children.

Special requirements: Please send letter of intent, curriculum vitae, a copy of your graduate transcript, teaching evaluations (if applicable), a detail research and teaching Plan and three (3) professional references

HOW TO APPLY

Open the link related to the position in which you are interested.

Send the required documents to the address specified.

Closing Date: see Job Announcement in each link

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