University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Arts
Job Class Code: 00050
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: PTFRGV0921
Location: Rio
Grande Valley
Division/Organization: Provost – Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
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 of political science beginning in the 2025-2026
academic year.
This position will be assigned to teach undergraduate core curriculum courses at a UTRGV Collegiate High School in
Edinburg/McAllen and/or another UTRGV campus as needed. The UTRGV McAllen Collegiate High School in Edinburg/McAllen provides academically
talented students in grades 11th and 12th the opportunity to earn dual credit while beginning academic study that will lead towards the
completion of a baccalaureate degree. All courses follow the same curriculum and assessment guidelines as other UTRGV courses taught in this
discipline. All academic and institutional policies governing instruction, assessment, grading, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and
departmental participation apply to courses taught as part of this program. The UTRGV McAllen College High School is located at 801 E.
Lakeview Dr. McAllen, TX 78501. The UTRGV Edinburg College High School is located at 1401 E Freddy Gonzalez Dr, Edinburg, TX 78542.
Therefore, the ideal candidate must be able to travel to this location to deliver instruction. Faculty hired to teach collegiate high school
courses may be required to participate in supplemental training focused on working with high school-aged college students. Trainings may
include but are not limited to: Effective teaching methods for working with high school-aged college students; maintaining student
engagement with coursework; and, safety protocols and best practices for working with high school-aged college students.
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.
Department/College BackgroundThe political science department at the University of Texas Rio
Grande Valley is one of the largest academic units in the College of Liberal Arts, with 28 full-time and 9 part-time faculty serving
approximately 4,300 students each semester. Political science has over 400 majors and minors, the minor in Legal Studies has almost 300
students, and our MA program has 25 students. Political science faculty also support multiple student organizations, such as mock trial, the
Pre-Law Society, and Model UN. Political science played a significant role in UTRGV being designated an RU2 institution, and the person
hired for this position is expected to contribute to UTRGV’s push for R1 status.
Minimum Qualifications:
M.A. in Political
Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher education with 18 hours or more of graduate level course work in Political
Science.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
Salary:
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies:
Varies
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2025
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:
05/19/2025
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.
To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47102jeid-3c37dc8823b2d84b8d704355872687f2
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