Part Time Lecturer in Writing and Language Studies/College of Liberal Arts

Title Information

Faculty TitlePart Time Lecturer

Job Class Code00052

Job CodeG

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberPTFRGV1058

Working TitlePart Time Lecturer in Writing and Language Studies/College of Liberal Arts

LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTEVaries

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as a Part Time Lecturer of Writing and Language Studies beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

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) .

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered as a part-time lecturer inLinguistics, the minimum qualifications are a master’s degree from an accredited institution in English, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, TESL or related field discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in Linguistics.

To be considered as a part-time lecturer inLanguages, the minimum qualifications are a master’s degree from an accredited institution in the relevant language or language-related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in the language or language-related discipline.

To be considered as a part-time lecturer inTranslation & Interpreting, the minimum qualifications are a master’s degree from an accredited institution in Translation and Interpreting or closely related area with 18 graduate hours in Translation and Interpreting.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Translation & Interpretingpart-time lecturers are required to havea master’s degree in Translation/Interpreting with the Spanish/English combination or a master’s degree in a closely related field with a focus on Spanish/English translation.

Preferred Qualification

To be considered as a part-time lecturer inTranslation & Interpretingteaching courses in legal translation or court interpreting: (1) prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level; (2) the ability to teach in a variety of classrooms, especially online; and (3) professional experience as a Spanish/English interpreter or translator, especially in legal settings.

SalaryPart-Time Lecturers are paid per SCH bases commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.

License or Certification Required?No

Number of VacanciesVaries

Desired Start Date01/16/2027

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 Date10/12/2026

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/51761

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• List of 3 References

• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents