37.1314, Jobs: General Linguistics: Open Rank Lecturer in Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Subject: 37.1314, Jobs: General Linguistics: Open Rank Lecturer in Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Date: 01-Apr-2026
From: Tony Ngo [tony at jobelephant.com]
Subject: General Linguistics: Open Rank Lecturer in Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley


Job Location: USA
Job Title: Open Rank Lecturer in Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:
Open Rank Lecturer in Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts
Job Class Code: 10050
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: FRGV1986
Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years
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 an Open Rank Lecturer of
Linguistics in the Department of Writing and Language Studies
beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. We invite applications from
candidates with expertise in Applied Linguistics/TESL and related
fields. Expected duties include teaching in the English major, with
potential teaching opportunities in the English M.A. (pending
qualification to teach at the graduate level), along with service to
the department, university, field, and/or community. There is no
research requirement for this position.
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 https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm.
Department/College Background:
The Department of Writing & Language Studies at UTRGV has a core
mission-engagement. We have the largest department in the College of
Liberal Arts, and every day our faculty work to put students at the
center of our jobs. With experiential learning opportunities that
immerse students in living research, we're looking at how language and
writing make things happen in the world. With many award-winning
teachers and programs, we're building classroom spaces that buzz with
collaboration and communication. And with energetic researchers and
community partners in our areas (Linguistics, Rhetoric & Composition,
Professional & Technical Writing, Asian Studies, English as a Second
Language, French, Translation & Interpreting), we are creating new
knowledge with our colleagues and our students. Our degrees and minors
may have traditional names, but our department is building a new
identity we'd love to explore with you. We're multilingual, we're
invested in social impact, and we're designing innovative worlds
through writing and language.
Minimum Qualifications:
The qualifications to be considered as a Lecturer of Linguistics are
(1) a PhD from an accredited institution in Applied Linguistics,
Linguistics, TESL or related field (ABDs may be considered, but a
conferred doctorate by August 31st, 2026 is required for appointment)
and (2) evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in
teaching.
This position is open rank, with rank dependent on the candidate's
qualifications. The candidate's rank will be determined by the
following criteria:
Lecturer I | 0-2 years full-time teaching experience
Lecturer II | 2-4 years full-time college teaching experience
Lecturer III | 4-6 years full-time college teaching experience
Sr. Lecturer | > 6 years of full-time college teaching experience
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
18 credit hours or more of graduate level coursework in linguistics.
Preferred Qualification:
(1) the ability to teach in a variety of classrooms, including
face-to-face, hybrid, and online synchronous or asynchronous;
(2) prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level, but
preferably upper division or graduate Linguistics courses;
(3) ability to draw upon the linguistic resources of students in the
Rio Grande Valley region;
(4) a scholarly publication within the last five years; and
(5) experience in teaching any of the following courses at the
undergraduate or graduate level or sufficient background preparation
for teaching the following courses: Language and Culture, Introduction
to ESL, Introduction to (Descriptive) Linguistics, Introduction to
Language (linguistics for non-majors), Introduction to Border
Language, Second Language Teaching Methods, Language Acquisition,
and/or Humans and Language (introductory linguistic anthropology).
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
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: 03/27/2026
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://apptrkr.com/7050345
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Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/7050345
Contact Information:
        Human Resources
        Email: careers at utrgv.edu



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