School of Art - Lecturer in 2D Foundations, Drawing and Painting

Position: School of Art - Lecturer I in 2D Foundations, Drawing and Painting
The School of Art and Design at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is seeking applications for 2 Lecturer I (non-tenure-track) positions for a three-year term (renewable) in 2D painting and drawing, to start in Fall 2026. Applicants should demonstrate a teaching approach that blends technical skill-building with conceptual development, encouraging experimentation informed by art theory. The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate-level studio courses and lecture/seminar courses in the Bachelor's/Master of Fine Arts (B.A./BFA) and Master's of Fine Arts (MFA) programs on the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses, along with mentoring graduate student projects and theses.

Appointees will work closely with the 2D faculty and play an active role in managing the drawing and painting studios on both campuses. Successful candidates will also be expected to participate in service to the program, the college, the university, and the local community.

UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV's guiding principles (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), which include promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body and to becoming one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the U.S.A.

The UTRGV School of Art and Design has 1,000 majors and 33 graduate students enrolled in the areas of foundation, painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, printmaking, visual communication design (graphic design), art history, and art education. The department comprises 10 tenured faculty members, 8 tenure-track faculty members, and 19 lecturers. The 2D program aims to equip students with knowledge of innovative practices while maintaining a strong understanding of the traditions and history of painting and drawing, as well as a deep engagement with current theoretical and aesthetic discussions in the field.

These are 2 non-tenure-track positions (rank of Lecturer I) scheduled to begin September 1, 2026.

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 our website.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess:

* An ability to teach two-dimensional coursework from introductory to advanced classes and engage productively with students at all skill levels, including art foundation courses as needed.

* Demonstrate outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills by being conversant in the historical and contemporary movements within the field of two-dimensional studio art.

* The applicant should have experience with the maintenance and organization of the art studio as a learning environment.

* A working knowledge of current practice and theory of the visual arts, especially as related to drawing and painting practice.

* A commitment to quality, student-centered education, and working as a team member.

* A demonstrated and ongoing commitment to serve and mentor diverse student populations.

* Teach at the BFA/MFA level as assigned by the Director of the School of Art and Design on two campuses 65 miles apart in distance as needed.

* Engage in service to the school, college, university, community, and profession.

* Actively participate in departmental, college, and university service and leadership, including committee work and academic support services such as portfolio reviews, student advising, and recruitment activities.

* Participate in maintaining and building interdisciplinary collaborations.

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