Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Lecturer I (3YR) History/College of Liberal Arts in Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Title Information
Faculty TitleLecturer I
Job Class Code10050
FLSAExempt
Position Information
Posting NumberFRGV1713
Working TitleLecturer I (3YR) History/College of Liberal Arts
Number of Vacancies2
LocationRio Grande Valley
Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years
Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track
FTE1.0
Scope of Job
We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as a Lecturer of Historybeginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The ideal candidates will have specialized in U.S. History. Preference will be given to applicants who have a minimum of one year’s experience teaching at an institution of higher education. Applicants should have a Ph.D. from an accredited university in hand by the time of appointment, evidence of effective teaching, and experience and/or interest in online course development. Letter of interest should address candidate’s qualifications for the position and how those qualifications would contribute to student success at UTRGV . Indicate that you are applying for position of 3YA Lecturer in U.S. History. Primarily responsible for teaching lower-level history survey courses (such as U.S. History I and II, World History I and II, Mexican American History I and II) and, if needed, an occasional advanced course.
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 (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) .
Department/CollegeBackground
For more on the UTRGV History Department, see:https://www.utrgv.edu/history/.
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualification to be considered for this position is a Ph.D. degree in History or a related field of study with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in History from an accredited institution of higher education. ABDs with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in history from an accredited institution will be considered, but the doctoral degree should be in hand by time of appointment August 31st, 2025.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
18 hours or more of graduate work in History
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.
License or Certification Required?No
SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date09/01/2025
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 Date10/03/2024
Close Date01/15/2025
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
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
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.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44514
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
List of 3 References
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
Optional Documents