Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics​/College of Liberal Arts

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
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Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

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C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

The Department of Writing and Language Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics to begin Fall 2027. The department seeks a colleague who can teach across a range of courses in linguistics and TESOL , supporting our undergraduate English Linguistics, and ESL minors, as well as our MA in ESL , and MA in English Linguistics.

The area of research specialization is open; we are especially interested in candidates whose scholarship complements our program offerings and with the (socio) linguistic landscape of the Rio Grande Valley, a majority Hispanic, bilingual, and bicultural region shaped by Spanish-English contact and border culture. The department also places high value on the thoughtful use of technology in teaching and research.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses across these programs, mentor and supervise graduate students, conduct research, and carry out service responsibilities.

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
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Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (or closely related field) from an accredited institution of higher education. ABDs may be considered, but a conferred doctorate by August 31, 2027 is required for appointment.
2) Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching.
3) Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in research/scholarship.

at least 18 credit hours or more of graduate level coursework in linguistics or closely related field

Teaching and research interests that complement the department’s programs and open to a range of specializations in applied linguistics. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching diverse ESL / EFL and multilingual student populations, experience with technology-enhanced course delivery and research, and an interest in research related to the multilingual situation of the Rio…