Lecturer Health Sciences CoHP

Position: Lecturer I Health Sciences CoHP 2026-2027 3 yr
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Lecturer I of Health Sciences beginning in the  academic year.

About UTRGV:

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.

Department/College Background

College Information

The College of Health Professions is the leading institution of excellence in health and human services, education, health care and research. Our main goal is to produce highly skilled practitioners, educators, and researchers through our 23 high quality educational programs. Students who are accepted into our programs enter into an educational environment, which through student centered, meaningful experiential learning opportunities, results in the development of new scientific and intellectual inquiry for the promotion of health equity in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.

The College houses one school, nine departments, the Border Health Office and other health centers and organizations that are focused on improving the health of our South Texas Community. In the College of Health Professions at UTRGV, we are dedicated to training the next generation of health professionals and leaders to fill the roles of practitioner, educator and researcher in the 21st Century.

Our Vision

We envision the College of Health Professions as a world-class institution committed to achieving the highest quality of life and health equity through education, research, and engagement with our communities.

Our Mission

The College of Health Professions will be the leading institution of excellence in health and human services, education, health care and research, producing highly skilled practitioners, educators, and researchers through high quality educational programs, meaningful experiential learning opportunities and the development of scientific and intellectual inquiry for the promotion of health equity in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a healthcare related field such as a health education, healthcare management/administration, public health, or other health related field. Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills are required. Teaching experience at the secondary high school or college level required.

Discipline Specific

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in both online and in the classroom setting.

Experience with Brightspace LMS or similar. Doctoral degree in a health profession, healthcare administration/leadership, or health science and work experience in the field of study and/or scholarly record in teaching discipline. Healthcare industry work experience in a health profession/healthcare field is preferred.

License or Certification Required? No Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2026