Part Time Lecturer in Communication/College of Liberal Arts Job at University of

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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Part Time Lecturer in Communication / College of Liberal Arts

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Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Title Information

Faculty Title

Job Class Code

00052

Job Code

G

FLSA

Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number PTFRGV0950

Working Title Part Time Lecturer in Communication/College of Liberal Arts

Location

Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

FTE Varies

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Part Time Lecturer of Communication beginning Spring 2026. The department is seeking part-time lecturers to teach one, two or three courses for Spring 2026. Courses may include but are not limited to Public Speaking, Introduction to Communication, Video Editing, Visual Communication, Media Law and Ethics, Multimedia Storytelling, Advertising: Theory & Practice and/or other communication and mass communication courses at the Undergraduate and Graduate level in which you may have appropriate credentials.

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

Applicants must have at least a Master’s Degree in Communication or a related field or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in communication.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualification

Experience teaching Public Speaking, Introduction to Communication, Video Editing, Visual Communication, Media Law and Ethics, Multimedia Storytelling, Advertising: Theory & Practice and/or other communication and mass communication courses at the Undergraduate and Graduate level in which you may have appropriate credentials.

Salary

Part-Time Lecturers are paid per SCH bases commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.

License or Certification Required?

No

Number of Vacancies

Varies

Desired Start Date

01/16/2026

EEO Statement

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

10/16/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

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