• Department of Dance: OYA Lecturer I

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Rio Grande, TX)


    Title Information

     

    Faculty TitleLecturer I

     

    Job Class Code00050

     

    Job CodeF

     

    FLSAExempt

    Position Information

    Posting NumberPTFRGV0928

     

    Working TitleDepartment of Dance: OYA Lecturer I

     

    LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

     

    Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

     

    Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position1 year

     

    Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

     

    FTE1.0

     

    Scope of Job

     

    We seek applicants dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as an One Year Appointment Lecturer I in Dance for the 2025-2026 academic year.

    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) .

     

    College of Fine Arts

     

    College of Fine Arts | UTRGV (https://www.utrgv.edu/cofa/index.htm)

     

    Dance Department

     

    UTRGV Dance Department | UTRGV (https://www.utrgv.edu/dance/index.htm)

    Minimum Qualifications

    MFA in Dance

     

    Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

     

    Preferred Qualification

     

    The primary responsibilities of the position are to teach all levels of Spanish Dance technique, online (Brightspace) and traditional in-person Dance Appreciation courses, and be prepared to possibly teach Ballet Foundations and/or Introduction to Dance.

     

    SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

     

    License or Certification Required?No

     

    Number of Vacancies1

     

    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 Date05/23/2025

    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. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.

     

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

     

    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

     

    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.

     

    All applicants must apply online: careers.utrgv.edu

    Upload the following documents:

    + Curriculum Vitae

    + List of 3 References

    + Letter of Interest

    + Unofficial Transcripts (graduate and undergraduate – Once hired, an official transcript is required).

    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/47130

     

    Posting Supplemental Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Curriculum Vitae

    + Unofficial Transcripts

    + List of 3 References

    + Letter of Interest

    Optional Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    + Teaching Philosophy

    + Writing / Publication Sample

    + Reference Letter 1

    + Reference Letter 2

    + Reference Letter 3

    + Multi Media

    + Certifications and Licenses

    + Training Certificates

    + Other Document

    + Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

    + Unofficial Transcripts 2

    + Unofficial Transcripts 3

    + Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

    + Teaching Statement

    + Research Statement

    + Additional Document

    + NCCPA Certification

    + State Licensure

    + Representative Research Publication/Grant Documents