Assistant Professor of American Literature & Culture; Sports Studies​/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

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• Office hours:
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00a.m.
  
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Title Information

Faculty Title

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10031

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number FRGV
2061

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of American Literature & Culture (Sports Studies)/College of Liberal Arts

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Division/Organization

Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

FTE

FTE 1.0

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as an Assistant Professor of Literatures & Cultural Studies 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 .

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in English, Literature, or American Studies (with minimum 18 graduate credit hours in English or Literature required). Applicants must present evidence of active research that includes publications in peer-reviewed journals; potential to effectively teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; potential to supervise and mentor student research activities; and potential to maintain active programmatic research.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preparation to teach a variety of literary and cultural studies courses ranging from first-year Cultural Studies writing courses ( ENGL 1305) to undergraduate and graduate classes on American Literature and Culture required.

Preferred Qualifications

Specialists in contemporary American Literature & Culture are encouraged to apply, particularly those focused on the literature and culture of Sports in America, and/or at the intersection of Sports Studies and Literary Studies.

License or Certification Required?

License or Certification Required? No

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/01/2027

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment…