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Title Information

Faculty TitleAssistant Professor

Job Class Code10031

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1858

Working TitleAssistant Professor of Archaeology(North American)/College of Liberal Arts

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Tenure StatusTenure Track

FTE1.0

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as an Assistant Professorof Archaeology in the Department of Anthropologybeginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. We seek candidates with a research focus on North America, though the specific temporal focus is open, as are geographic and analytical expertise. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach a course on Texas Archaeology and who are willing to develop local research opportunities with the potential to benefit our students and local communities. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory-level courses in anthropology and upper-division and graduate courses in the candidate’s sub-field of specialization.

The department seeks a candidate who can make contributions to our undergraduate majors in anthropology, including our concentration in Archaeology, and our Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Additionally, the successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to collaborate with scholars in the Community Historical Archaeology Project with Schools ( CHAPS ), and Public Heritage and Community Engagement ( PHCE ) programs in the College of Liberal Arts as well as researchers in the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences ( SEEMS ), the School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences ( SIBCS ), and the School of Medicine. Applicants should have an active program of research and scholarly publications, documented classroom excellence with innovative course delivery, and demonstrated record of funded research. 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 twelve departments in the College of Liberal Arts. See our webpage for more infohttps://www.utrgv.edu/anthropology/

Minimum Qualifications

1) Ph.D. in Anthropology (or related field) with degree conferred by August 31st, 2026, from an accredited institution of higher education, 2) an active program of research and scholarly publication, and 3) experience or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

18 credit hours or more of graduate level work in Anthropology

Preferred Qualifications

1) Ability to teach or willingness to develop a Texas Archaeology course, 2) experience or demonstrated potential for mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate level, 3) evidence of external research funding or a well-designed plan to obtain future external funding, and 4) Potential for developing local research opportunities to benefit our students and local communities.

License or Certification Required?No

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date09/01/2026

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 Date09/18/2025

Close Date11/15/2025

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/48626

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Writing / Publication Sample

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ List of 3 References

+ Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

+ Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3