Assistant Professor in Spanish; Linguistics

Job Class Code: 10031

FLSA:
Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV
2069

Location:

Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/Organization:
Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:

Tenure Status:
Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an Assistant Professor of Spanish beginning in the  academic year. The department seeks an energetic candidate to develop and teach Spanish linguistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, both in traditional and online environments. The selected applicant will support the development of the Spanish program, advise students and serve on program and department committees as needed.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop a solid research agenda in their field.

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 UTRGV website.

Our department currently serves approximately 880 undergraduate and graduate students (including 27 at the graduate level). We are a dedicated team of 8 faculty members (4 tenured and 4 professional track), offering a wide range of courses primarily in face-to-face formats at both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. Our academic programs includes a BA in Spanish and a Spanish Teaching Certification, while also providing a minor in Spanish for healthcare and a general minor in Spanish.

At the graduate level, we offer a master's program in Spanish and a graduate certificate in Advanced Placement Spanish Literature.

PhD in Spanish or closely related field (e.g., PhD in applied linguistics with 18 hours, Spanish language proficiency, PhD Hispanic languages and linguistics, etc. regardless, must have 18 graduate hours in Spanish).

At least 1scholarly publication in the research area within the past 3 years. A well-established research agenda that resonates with UTRGV's leading multicultural education.

Salary:
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?:
No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired

Start Date:

09/01/2027

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, the 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: 10/01/2026

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as…