Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music: Lecturer I in Mariachi Ensemble & Applied Voice in Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Title Information
Faculty TitleLecturer I
Job Class Code10050
FLSAExempt
Position Information
Posting NumberFRGV1717
Working TitleSchool of Music: Lecturer I in Mariachi Ensemble & Applied Voice
Number of Vacancies1
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 I (3 year appointment non-tenure track position) of Musicbeginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. This position is a continuing appointment position renewable upon successful periodic performance evaluations and budget availability.
Individual selected will direct Mariachi Ensembles and teach voice lessons to undergraduate and graduate students in Mariachi concentrations. Teach additional courses on mariachi and Mexican regional music as needed. Develop a collaborative environment and cultivate positive relationships with campus and community. Have a commitment to effective instruction, mentoring, community outreach and recruitment. Integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods.
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/College Background
The UTRGV School of Music is located on the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses and prepares students to succeed as teachers, performers, and scholars by studying diverse musical styles, genres, and traditions; conducting research; and collaborating with each other as well as with local, national, and global communities. Through extensive community engagement, service learning, and exceptional performance opportunities, we expand the understanding of music and enrich the cultural life in our local society and beyond. The School of Music has over 400 students and over 50 faculty members. Degrees offered include aBachelor of Music with Teacher Certification, a Bachelor of Music in Performance, andMaster’s Degrees with concentrations in Music Education, Performance, Ethnomusicology, Theory-Composition, Multiple Instrument Performance, and Conducting.
Minimum Qualifications
MM in Voice, Mariachi, Education or related field, or a BM in Music from an accredited institution with significant professional experience commensurate with a master’s degree.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Experience performing in Mexican regional music styles
Demonstrated teaching expertise in Mexican regional music
Experience directing Mariachi ensembles
Expertise in Spanish diction
Expertise in different regions and styles of Mexican music
Expertise in one or more Mariachi instruments (violin, trumpet, or armonía)
Preferred Qualifications
Performance, teaching experience and/or demonstrated understanding of principles of voice pedagogy in the Western Classical style.
License or Certification Required?No
SalaryA nine-month based salary commensurate 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 Date10/07/2024
Close Date11/15/2024
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/44564
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Other Document
List of 3 References
Letter of Interest
Optional Documents