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Lecturer in Anthropology/College of Liberal Arts
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (TX)
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Title Information
Faculty TitleLecturer I
Job Class Code00050
Job CodeF
FLSAExempt
Position Information
Posting NumberPTFRGV0961
Working TitleLecturer in Anthropology/College of Liberal Arts
Location
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 aLecturerofAnthropologybeginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Department of Anthropology invites applications for a Lecturer position beginning on 1 September 2025. The department seeks a candidate who can teach introductory-level courses in human evolution, archaeology, and cultural anthropology. Preference will be given to candidates who have documented evidence of teaching excellence (in-person and online). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selected candidates will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. Applications must be submitted through the UTRGV employment portal.
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 Department of Anthropology is one of thirteen departments in the College of Liberal Arts. See our webpage for more infohttps://www.utrgv.edu/anthropology/
Minimum Qualifications
1) M.A. in Anthropology from an accredited institution of higher education. (18 credit hours or more of graduate level work in Anthropology).
2) Ability to teach introductory-level courses in human evolution, archaeology, and cultural anthropology.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualification
1) PhD in Anthropology
2) Documented evidence for teaching excellence using multiple delivery modes.
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 Date07/10/2025
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/47773
Posting Supplemental Questions
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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
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