We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Lecturer in the Department of Literatures & Cultural Studies beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. The search is open to all subfields and periods. The successful applicant may be assigned core curriculum courses across the department’s programs, including ENGL, MASC, GWSP, and FILM; courses may include ENGL 2341 (Introduction to Literature), ENGL 2321 (Introduction to British Literature), ENGL 2326 (Introduction to American Literature), ENGL 1305 (Writing Cultural Studies), MASC 2301 (Introduction to Mexican American Studies), GWSP 1301 (Introduction to Gender Studies), GWSP 2301 (Concepts in Gender and Sexuality), and FILM 2312 (History of Film). Teaching may be assigned in any modality, at any UTRGV campus. Dual enrollment courses may be assigned at Harlingen Collegiate High School, Edinburg Collegiate High School, McAllen Collegiate High School, or Brownsville Early College High School.
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.
