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Title Information

Faculty TitleLecturer I

Job Class Code10050

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1962

Working TitleThree-Year Lecturer in the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (SEEMS)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTE1

Scope of Job

The School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences ( SEEMS ) welcomes applications for a Lecturer in Geology to instruct in the Environmental Sciences Program (B.Sc.). We seek an excellent teacher and team player to be an active part of a growing geoscience group.

All faculty at UTRGV are required to exhibit a commitment to Teaching Excellence. Candidates must show experience and qualifications that meet SACS - COC and other departmental/college accreditation requirements.

Teaching: Faculty will be required to teach in a classroom, laboratory, seminar or clinical setting as assigned and appropriate. Given that UTRGV is a distributed university, faculty may be required to teach online, teach hybrid courses, or teach at different locations. Faculty are expected to integrate next generation technology and customized learning to maximize student success.

Service: Service to the university community is an integral part of the faculty members’ responsibilities. In accordance with the UT System Regents’ Rules, faculty will perform curricular tasks auxiliary to teaching and research, e.g. serve on committees, attend to administrative and disciplinary tasks/functions, and foster intellectual curiosity and integrity in the student body; and use professional expertise to perform services that benefit society and the broader professional community.

Research: Although the primary focus of Lecturers will be in the areas of teaching and service, UTRGV encourages its entire faculty, including Lecturers, to engage in scholarship. Scholarly activities include presenting their work at professional meetings, publishing, and securing external funds to support their scholarship. Performance of other duties as assigned.

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. Already recognized as one of the premier Hispanic Serving Institutions in the U.S., UTRGV has recently achieved R2 Carnegie research classification and is aiming to attain R1 status by 2028. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) .

Minimum Qualifications

• MS degree in Environmental Sciences or closely related field plus sufficient graduate credits to be qualified for teaching upper-level courses.

• Ability to enthusiastically teach freshman level geology lectures and labs.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Teach introductory level Environmental Sciences and Geology (physical and historical), including laboratory teaching as needed.

• Teach upper-level Environmental Sciences and Geology courses in the applicant’s area of expertise.

• Manage geology laboratory materials and training of laboratory assistants. Assignments may be at the UTRGV Edinburg and/or Brownsville campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Environmental Sciences, Physical and Historical Geology courses.

• Interest and experience in organizing and leading field trips related to teaching activities.

• Ph.D. in geosciences from an accredited university.

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 Date01/08/2026

Close Date03/01/2026

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. 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/49872

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ List of 3 References

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents