Assistant Professor in Spanish/ College of Liberal Arts

Title Information

Faculty TitleAssistant Professor

Job Class Code10031

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV2066

Working TitleAssistant Professor in Spanish/ 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 Professor ofSpanishbeginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. The department seeks an energetic candidate to develop and teach Peninsular Literature courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, both in traditional and online environments. The selected applicant will support the development of the Spanish program, advise students and serve on program and department committees as needed. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a solid research agenda in their field.

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/CollegeBackground

Our department currently serves approximately 880 undergraduate and graduate students (including 27 at the graduate level). We are a dedicated team of 8 faculty members (4 tenured and 4 professional track), offering a wide range of courses primarily in face-to-face formats at both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses.

Our academic programs include a BA in Spanish and a Spanish Teaching Certification, while also providing a minor in Spanish for healthcare and a general minor in Spanish. At the graduate level, we offer a master’s program in Spanish and a graduate certificate in Advanced Placement Spanish Literature.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Peninsular Literature or closely related field (e.g., PhD in Spanish, ,regardless, must have 18 graduate hours in Spanish). ABDs will be considered, but a conferred doctorate is required by August 31, 2027 for appointment. 2) Demonstrated potential for a strong research and publication record. 3) Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. 4) Demonstrated potential for external research funding and support.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

18 hours in Spanish or 18 hours in Peninsular Literature. Has at least 1 publication in the last 3 years in research area.

Preferred Qualifications

Already has PhD and a well-established research agenda that resonates with UTRGV’s multicultural values.

License or Certification Required?No

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date09/01/2027

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 Date10/01/2026

Close Date11/01/2026

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 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/52586

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• List of 3 References

• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Writing / Publication Sample

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness