Lecturer of Literatures

Scope of Job

The Department of Literatures and Cultural Studies seeks applicants dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Lecturer in Literature & Cultural Studies beginning in the  academic year. The position may include dual‑enrollment instruction at area collegiate high schools. Successful candidates may be assigned core curriculum courses across the department's programs, including ENGL 2341 (Introduction to Literature), ENGL 2321 (Introduction to British Literature), ENGL 2326 (Introduction to American Literature), ENGL 1305 (Writing Cultural Studies), MASC 2301 (Introduction to Mexican American Studies), GWSP 1301 (Introduction to Gender Studies), GWSP 2301 (Concepts in Gender and Sexuality), and FILM 2312 (History of Film).

Teaching may be assigned in any modality at any UTRGV campus.

Qualified candidates will hold an M.A. in English, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Women's & Gender Studies, or Comparative Literature from an accredited institution of higher education. Candidates with a terminal degree other than English must have at least 18 hours of graduate credit in English.

A foundation in Literary Studies and Cultural Studies.

Ability and/or interest in dual‑enrollment instruction. A Ph.D. in English, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Women's & Gender Studies, or Comparative Literature from an accredited institution of higher education, with the same graduate credit requirement for non-English terminal degrees.

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Retirement:
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is available for positions at least 20 hours per week and 135 days in length. Positions at 40 hours per week and 135 days in length may elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS.

Security:
This is a security-sensitive position subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215. A criminal background check (CBC) will be conducted for all candidates invited to interview.

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).

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.

Office hours will be held primarily in a general office environment. The appointment period for this non-tenure position is 3 years and the FTE is 1.0.