We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s diverse student body as a Lecturer of Chemistry beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Chemistry: These positions will be assigned to teach undergraduate courses at UTRGV primarily on the Brownsville campus. We are hiring primarily for introductory level, high-enrollment courses such as General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.
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 Background
SIBCS is a key academic unit within the College of Sciences at UTRGV. The School offers a diverse array of academic programs and research opportunities across undergraduate, master’s, and select doctoral levels, with a core emphasis on interdisciplinary science and collaborative, inquiry-based learning environments. SIBCS offers Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Biology and Chemistry, alongside B.S. programs with a teacher certification track. At the graduate level, students can pursue Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Biology, and Chemistry, with an interdisciplinary Life Sciences doctoral program (Ph.D.) under development.
SIBCS faculty are actively engaged in robust research across a broad spectrum of STEM disciplines, with active funding from a variety of federal, state and private sources including the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, NASA, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Welch Foundation, the Wellcome Trust, and ConTex.
