Job Description
Temporary Full-Time Lecturer I-OYA (Exercise Science & Kinesiology) in Health and Human Performance CoHP 2026-2027
Job Class Code:
00050 FLSA:
Exempt Posting Number:
PTFRGV1036
Location:
Rio Grande Valley, Texas Division/Organization:
Division of Health Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
1 year Tenure Status:
Non Tenure Track 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 a Lecturer I (OYA) of Health & Human Performance beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. 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 The Department of Health & Human Performance in the College of Health Professions is seeking qualified candidates who have a demonstrated record of success in teaching and professional service in the Kinesiology, and/or Exercise Science field that are commensurate with an appointment at the rank of Lecturer I (OYA) to begin Fall 2026. The position is a nine-month lecturer position. The responsibilities include participation in taskforces, teaching undergraduate in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and performance of other duties assigned by the department chair. Given that UTRGV is a distributed campus, faculty will be required to teach in a variety of settings, incorporating technology and student engaged pedagogies to maximize student success and may be assigned to teach face-to-face, hybrid and/or online courses. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college and program mission and be committed to UTRGV's guiding principles ( http://utrgv.edu/en-us/about-utrgv/history/transition-plan/guiding-principles/ ), which include promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body and to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the U.S.A. We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Lecturer of Kinesiology/Exercise Science in the Department of Health and Human Performance in the College of Health Professions beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. 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, seven 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:
The minimum qualification to be considered as a One Year Lecturer is a master's degreein Kinesiology, Exercise Science or a related field of study from an accredited institution. A Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field is required to teach graduate level courses. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
Earned master's degree in the areas of Kinesiology or Exercise Science from an accredited institution, with a record of success, or evidence of potential success in teaching. Preferred Qualification:
Salary:
One-Year Lecturers are paid a 9-month academic rate commensurate with experience and/or qualification in the discipline. License or Certification Required?: No Number of Vacancies:
1 Desired Start Date:
09/01/2026 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:
06/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. 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:
UTRGVis 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 beingat 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 ofTRS, 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). To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51317 jeid-b5882590fc1de2408261c5c49af44203
