Part Time Lecturer in Philosophy/College of Liberal Arts

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Part Time Lecturer in Philosophy/College of Liberal Arts

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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	PTFRGV1019
Working Title	Part Time Lecturer in Philosophy/College of Liberal Arts
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 in Philosophy during the 2026-2027 academic year. The Department of Philosophy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a pluralistic department that seeks candidates who are outstanding teachers. The mode of instruction for this job will be in class or online depending on the needs of the department. We seek candidates who will inspire students to minor, major, or double-major in Philosophy by teaching some of our lower-division courses like: Intro to Philosophy; Critical Thinking; Ethics, Happiness, & The Good Life; Ethics, Technology, & Society; and Introduction to Philosophy; Art, & Film. We are especially interested in candidates with relevant experience and/ or knowledge of teaching bilingual, bicultural, or biliterate students, since UTRGV is a Hispanic Serving Institution with a 90% Hispanic student body. Complete application includes: 1) letter of interest, 2) CV, 3) list of three references, 4) teaching portfolio (upload under ‘Other Document’) and 5) unofficial graduate transcripts. Candidates may design their teaching portfolios in whatever way best communicates their excellence in teaching, but they should include syllabi and complete student evaluations with all student comments for the past two years of teaching if available. 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 BackgroundThe Department of Philosophy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a pluralistic department that contains faculty with strengths in Latin American and Mexican Philosophy, Borderlands Philosophy/Spirituality, Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Race/Gender/Class, Philosophy of Science, Applied Ethics, and/or Religious Studies. We offer and MS in Bioethics, a BA in Philosophy, a BA in Philosophy with a concentration in Pre-Law, and Minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Minimum Qualifications	MA in Philosophy or closely related field
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications	MA in Philosophy or closely related field.
Preferred Qualification	PhD in Philosophy or closely related field. We seek candidates who will inspire students to minor, major, or double-major in Philosophy and have experience teaching lower-division Philosophy courses. We are especially interested in candidates with relevant experience and/or knowledge of teaching bilingual, bicultural, or biliterate students.
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	01/16/2027

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/50928

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Other Document
3. List of 3 References
4. Letter of Interest
5. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

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