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Title Information

Faculty TitlePart Time Lecturer

Job Class Code00052

Job CodeG

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberPTFRGV0967

Working TitleDepartment of Theatre: Part time Lecturer: Film Production

LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTEMultiple

Scope of Job

The Department of Theatre at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) occasionally has the need to hire Part – Time Lecturer (multiple positions) to teach in its Bachelor’s in the Theatre program.

In the Fall of 2025, we will need the following adjunct position: film production.

Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction in the program, advising students, and participating in scholarship activities serving the College, University or local community as needed.

UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV’s guiding principles (http://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/), which include promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body and to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the U.S.A.

Teaching assignments may include any of the following: History and Significance of Motion Picture History, Intro to Film Video Production, Cinema Appreciation.

*Please note that your appointment is contingent upon enrollment and the scheduling needs of the Theatre program.

Minimum Qualifications

The qualifications to be considered for a part time lecturer are an MA in film or MA in related field with 18 graduate hours of theatre or film from an accredited institution or related professional experience.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Depending on the course, specific experience in the area/ course needed. If course needs require technical experience, demonstrated technical experience in that area required.

For example, to teach the theatrical make-up course, you should have graduate theatrical make-up courses or professional theatrical make-up experience.

Preferred Qualification

Teaching experience is desirable, terminal degree in area preferred. Ability to teach online courses is preferred. Applicants with experience in more than one area preferred.

SalaryPart-time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. All positions are subject to budget approval.

License or Certification Required?No

Number of VacanciesMultiple

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 Date07/16/2025

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.

All applicants must apply on line: careers.utrgv.edu

Required Documents to apply:

Curriculum Vitae

List of 3 References

Letter of Interest

Unofficial Transcripts (graduate and undergraduate – Once hired, official transcript are required).

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 positioning 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/46795

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