Part-Time Lecturer - Foundations of Academic and Career Success

Part-Time Lecturer - Foundations of Academic and Career Success

Job Class Code: 00052
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: PTFRGV
1048
Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE: Varies

Scope of Job: We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's diverse student body as a Part-Time Lecturer of the University College beginning in the  academic year.

UTRGV's United International College at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is seeking applications for a Part-Time (adjunct) Lecturer to teach UNIV 1301 - Foundations of Academic and Career Success. This first-year course, part of UTRGV's Student Success and Retention Initiatives, focuses on research-based findings, sense of belonging, academic success, critical self-reflection, and adaptable career planning as applied to a first-year student's university experience.

Position Details: The position is a part-time appointment beginning in the Fall of 2026. The selected applicant may teach multiple sections of UNIV 1301 using research-based teaching methodologies and will be expected to teach on both or either the Edinburg and/or Brownsville campuses. The applicant is expected to maintain appropriate office hours and fulfill other responsibilities required of a part-time lecturer at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must have a Master's degree, demonstrated knowledge of best practices in teaching, and one year of experience working with students.

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, 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 Date: 06/17/2026

Additional Information: UTRGV is a distributed institution. 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 is subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. Retirement plan options include the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for positions at least 20 hours per week and 135 days in length, or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) for positions at least 40 hours per week and 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.