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Title Information

Faculty TitleLecturer I

Job Class Code10050

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1790

Working TitleLecturer in Anthropology/College of Liberal Arts

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTE1.0

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as aLecturerofAnthropologybeginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The department seeks a candidate to support expanded offerings of our core courses, particularly on the Brownsville campus. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory-level courses in anthropology, specifically Introduction to Archaeology, World Prehistory, and Human Evolution, and, possibly, upper-division courses in the candidate’s sub-field of specialization.

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

The Department of Anthropology offers undergraduate majors and minors in Anthropology with additional concentrations in Archaeology and in Global Health and Migration, and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. It is one of thirteen departments in the College of Liberal Arts. See our webpage for more infohttps://www.utrgv.edu/anthropology/

Minimum Qualifications

1) M.A. in Anthropology (or related field), 2) demonstrated ability to teach courses in archaeology and human evolution, 3) demonstrated potential for teaching excellence using multiple delivery modes.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

18 credit hours or more of graduate level work in Anthropology.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Anthropology with degree conferred by September 1, 2025. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of innovative teaching techniques, including service-learning and community engagement, and to those already holding a Ph.D.

License or Certification Required?No

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

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 Date12/19/2024

Close Date01/31/2025

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/45494

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• List of 3 References

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Writing / Publication Sample

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Multi Media

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3