Lecturer in Communication Studies and Mass Communication/College of Liberal Arts (Part Time)

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Lecturer in Communication Studies and Mass Communication/College of Liberal Arts (Part Time)

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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.

Posting Details

Title Information

Faculty Title	Part Time Lecturer
Job Class Code	00052
Job Code	G
FLSA	Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number	PTFRGV1072
Working Title	Lecturer in Communication Studies and Mass Communication/College of Liberal Arts (Part Time)
Location	Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization	Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status	Non Tenure Track
FTE	Varies
Scope of Job	We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Part Time Lecturer of Communication Studies and Mass Communication beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year The department is seeking part-time lecturers to teach in person and/or online synchronous courses for Academic Year 2026/2027. Courses may include but are not limited to upper division courses such as Communication Campaigns, Training and Development, Organizational Communication, Theories of Communication, Family Communication, and other communication and mass communication courses at the Graduate and Undergraduate level
Minimum Qualifications	Applicants must have at least a Master’s Degree in Communication or a related field or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in communication.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications	For graduate courses, applicants must have a Ph.D. in Communication, Mass Communication, or a related field.
Preferred Qualification	Professional experience in the teaching areas is also preferable, as is experience with the development and delivery of online and/or hybrid courses.
Salary	Part-Time Lecturers are paid per SCH bases commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.
License or Certification Required?	No
Number of Vacancies	Varies
Desired Start Date	09/01/2026

Posting Detail Information

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	10/15/2026
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.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52024

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. List of 3 References
4. Letter of Interest
5. Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Writing / Publication Sample
5. Reference Letter 1
6. Reference Letter 2
7. Reference Letter 3
8. Multi Media
9. Certifications and Licenses
10. Training Certificates
11. Other Document
12. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
13. Unofficial Transcripts 2
14. Unofficial Transcripts 3