What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in the School of Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Engagement/College of Liberal Arts position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization
Provost - Academic 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 in the School of Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Engagement (SIPCE) beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The successful applicant will contribute to the School of Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Engagement (SIPCE) through teaching and service. Serving students on both the Edinburg and the Brownsville campus, the successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in different modalities (e.g., traditional F2F and online) for SIPCE’s Multidisciplinary Studies and Human Dimensions of Organizations programs. Courses to be taught may include MLDS 3300, MLDS 4399, and HDOS 2301.
Complete applications will include a letter of interest that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications detailed in this job ad, copies of the applicant’s unofficial transcripts, the applicant’s curriculum vitae, the contact information of three references, and a sample syllabus (to be uploaded under “Other Document”)
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in the liberal arts, social sciences, and/or humanities, including but not limited to anthropology, education, environmental studies, ethnic studies, gender and women’s studies, history, interdisciplinary studies, multidisciplinary studies, philosophy, sociology, etc.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience teaching undergraduate courses in different modalities (e.g., online and traditional F2F) at the college or university level.
Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses that are multi-, inter-, or transdisciplinary.
Prior experience working at a distributed campus and contributing to multiple programs and/or departments.
Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses that help prepare students for their chosen career paths.
Interest in developing experiential and/or service-learning opportunities for students.
Interest in contributing to SIPCE’s focus on community engagement through teaching and service.
Interest in contributing to UTRGV’s mission and strategic goals, including but not limited to its B3 program.
License or Certification Required?
No
Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date
09/01/2025
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It 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 Date
03/25/2025
Close Date
04/01/2025
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. 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.
Please Note
Texas 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.
