37.3211, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Subject: 37.3211, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Date: 06-Oct-2026
From: Tony Ngo [tony at jobelephant.com]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Job Location: USA
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics/College of
Liberal Arts
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics

Description:
Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts
Job Class Code: 10031
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: FRGV2067
Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
FTE: 1.0
Scope of Job:
The Department of Writing and Language Studies invites applications
for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied
Linguistics to begin Fall 2027. The department seeks a colleague who
can teach across a range of courses in linguistics and TESOL,
supporting our undergraduate English Linguistics, and ESL minors, as
well as our MA in ESL, and MA in English Linguistics. The area of
research specialization is open; we are especially interested in
candidates whose scholarship complements our program offerings and
with the (socio)linguistic landscape of the Rio Grande Valley, a
majority Hispanic, bilingual, and bicultural region shaped by
Spanish-English contact and border culture. The department also places
high value on the thoughtful use of technology in teaching and
research. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and
graduate courses across these programs, mentor and supervise graduate
students, conduct research, and carry out service responsibilities.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (or closely related field) from an
accredited institution of higher education. ABDs may be considered,
but a conferred doctorate by August 31, 2027 is required for
appointment. 2) Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in
teaching. 3) Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in
research/scholarship.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
at least 18 credit hours or more of graduate level coursework in
linguistics or closely related field
Preferred Qualification:
Teaching and research interests that complement the department's
programs and open to a range of specializations in applied
linguistics. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching diverse
ESL/EFL and multilingual student populations, experience with
technology-enhanced course delivery and research, and an interest in
research related to the multilingual situation of the Rio Grande
Valley region.
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2027
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: 10/01/2026
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/9872962
je-f7d8d29ba2a5415fa021070e589094d2

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/9872962
Contact Information:
        Human Resources
        Email: liberalarts at utrgv.edu

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