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Title Information

Faculty TitleAssociate Professor of Practice

Job Class Code10016

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1827

Working TitleAssociate Professor of Practice of Public Heritage/Department of Anthropology

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

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 anAssociate Professor of PracticeofPublic Heritagebeginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach in the Department of Anthropology’s undergraduate program, conduct applied research, and engage in service-related activities. The successful candidate will have primary teaching and research interests in Public Heritage. The successful candidate will also be involved in the Public Heritage & Community Engagement program offered by the School of Interdisciplinary Programs & Community Engagement. They will play a fundamental role in guiding that nascent program as it establishes itself as a regional hub for student training in community-engaged cultural and economic development.

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

See webpage for more Information on the UTRGV Department of Anthropology (utrgv.edu/anthropology/index.htm)

Minimum Qualifications

1) MA in Anthropology or related field, with degree conferred by August 31st, 2025, from an accredited institution of higher education; 2) an active program of research and scholarly publication, 3) demonstrated potential for teaching excellence with innovative course delivery.4) Demonstrated expertise in the practice of Public Heritage and community-engaged research.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Must have 18 credit hours or more of graduate level work in Anthropology.

Preferred Qualifications

Area of specialization in South Texas.

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 Date06/01/2025

Close Date06/15/2025

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

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.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47260

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Writing / Publication Sample

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ List of 3 References

+ Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ 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