Part Time Lecturer in Literatures and Cultural Studies​/College of Liberal Arts

Part Time Lecturer – Literatures and Cultural Studies

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas (Edinburg or Brownsville campus)

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment: Part‑time; FTE varies; appointment period non‑tenure.

Scope of Job: The Department of Literatures, Language, and Cultural Studies seeks part‑time lecturers to deliver quality instruction across its programs. Responsibilities include teaching courses in all modalities (online, blended, or face‑to‑face) and, when required, providing dual‑enrollment instruction at regional high schools. The successful candidate may teach core curriculum courses in departments such as ENGL, MASC, GWSP, and FILM. Course examples include:

• 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 & Sexuality
• FILM 2312 – History of Film

The department welcomes applicants with an open specialization and values the ability to teach online.

• Master’s degree (MA) in English or an approved area with at least 18 graduate credits in English.
• Foundation in Literary Studies and Cultural Studies.
• Proficiency in English (TOEFL score ≥ 500 or equivalent, or IELTS score ≥ 6.0).
• Ability to teach online and/or in face‑to‑face settings.

No specific preferred qualifications listed.

Part‑time lecturers are compensated on a per‑segregated hour (SCH) basis, commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.

The position is eligible for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) only if employed at least 20 hours per week for a minimum of 135 days. Alternative optional retirement plan (ORP) is available for full‑time (40 hours) positions meeting the same duration.

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.