Lecturer in Communication/College of Liberal Arts

Posting Details Title Information Faculty Title Lecturer I Job Class Code 00050 Job Code F FLSA Exempt Position Information Posting Number

PTFRGV1029

Working Title Lecturer in Communication/College of Liberal Arts Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position Tenure Status Non Tenure Track FTE 1.0 Scope of Job The Department of Communication at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has the need to hire a Lecturer to teach in its Bachelor's program. The department is seeking a lecturer for the 2026-2027 academic year who is able to deliver quality instruction in the program. Courses may include but are not limited to Public Speaking, Fundamentals of Human Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Small Group Communication.

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 an earned Master of Arts in Communication or related field on or before August 31st, 2026 from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate hours in Communication. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualification Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred. Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience License or Certification Required? No Number of Vacancies Varies Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Posting Detail Information 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 05/15/2026