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Title Information

Faculty TitleLecturer I

Job Class Code00050

Job CodeF

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberPTFRGV0921

Working TitleLecturer I (US Federal Government & Politics and Texas Government & Politics) Political Science/College of Liberal Arts

LocationRio Grande Valley

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

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 political science beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

This position will be assigned to teach undergraduate core curriculum courses at a UTRGV Collegiate High School in Edinburg/McAllen and/or another UTRGV campus as needed. The UTRGV McAllen Collegiate High School in Edinburg/McAllen provides academically talented students in grades 11th and 12th the opportunity to earn dual credit while beginning academic study that will lead towards the completion of a baccalaureate degree. All courses follow the same curriculum and assessment guidelines as other UTRGV courses taught in this discipline. All academic and institutional policies governing instruction, assessment, grading, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and departmental participation apply to courses taught as part of this program. The UTRGV McAllen College High School is located at 801 E. Lakeview Dr. McAllen, TX 78501. The UTRGV Edinburg College High School is located at 1401 E Freddy Gonzalez Dr, Edinburg, TX 78542. Therefore, the ideal candidate must be able to travel to this location to deliver instruction.

Faculty hired to teach collegiate high school courses may be required to participate in supplemental training focused on working with high school-aged college students. Trainings may include but are not limited to: Effective teaching methods for working with high school-aged college students; maintaining student engagement with coursework; and, safety protocols and best practices for working with high school-aged college students.

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 political science department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is one of the largest academic units in the College of Liberal Arts, with 28 full-time and 9 part-time faculty serving approximately 4,300 students each semester. Political science has over 400 majors and minors, the minor in Legal Studies has almost 300 students, and our MA program has 25 students. Political science faculty also support multiple student organizations, such as mock trial, the Pre-Law Society, and Model UN. Political science played a significant role in UTRGV being designated an RU2 institution, and the person hired for this position is expected to contribute to UTRGV’s push for R1 status.

Minimum Qualifications

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualification

Teaching experience in US and Texas government classes is desirable.

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?No

Number of VacanciesVaries

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 Date05/19/2025

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.

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.

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/47074

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ List of 3 References

+ Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents