Part-Time Lecturer - Living and Working by Design

Part-Time Lecturer
- Living and Working by Design

Job Class Code: 00052

FLSA:
Exempt

Posting Number: PTFRGV
1065

Location:

Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/Organization:
Provost
- Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:

Tenure Status:
Non Tenure Track

FTE:
Varies

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 Collegebeginning in the  academic year.

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative andunique 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 Universityof 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 ineducation and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, wewill accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyondby 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 oneof the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGVwebsite.

The University College at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley(UTRGV) is seeking applications for a Part-Time (adjunct) Lecturer to teach UNIV 1001 / UNIV 1300 - Living and Working by Design. Thisfirst-year course, which is a part of UTRGV’s Student Success and Retention Initiatives, explores human-centered design strategies tohelp students reimagine their possible futures by reflecting on and planning their lives, degrees, and careers.

Through readings,experiential learning, collaborative problem-solving, and the prototyping of pathways, students will learn how to combine their goals for life, degree, and career in innovative and insightfulways.

The position is a part-time appointment beginning in the Fall of2026. The selected applicant(s) may teach multiple sections of UNIV
1001 and/or UNIV 1300. S/He could teach on the Edinburg and/or Brownsville campuses. The applicant(s) will also participate inmandatory professional development, maintain appropriate officehours, 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 mission of the University College and are committed to UTRGV’s vision, mission, values andcore priorities as outlined in the institution’s strategic plan(http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Applicant must have a Master's degree from an accredited university and at least 1 year of experience helping students make the transition to college and explore potential career pathways and knowledge of best practices for working with first year studentsgained through professional development in first year experience ordesign theory andor relevant coursework.

Commensurate

No

Varies

09/01/2026

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote 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…