"Lecturer I in Bilingual/ESL Education"

Lecturer I in Bilingual/ESL Education

Job Class Code: 10031

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV1946

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 a Lecturer I of the Department of Bilingual and Literacy Studies beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate bilingual education and/or ESL courses face-to-face and/or online. Other responsibilities include participating in college performance assessment activities and providing service and outreach to the department, college, university and the profession.

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.

About the College of Education and P-16 Integration

The College of Education and P-16 Integration offers teacher preparation at the undergraduate level and, master's programs in Counseling, School Psychology, Special Education, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood, Reading and Literacy, Bilingual Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Teacher Leadership. Two Ed.D.s are also offered in educational leadership and curriculum and instruction with several specialization areas. The College of Education and P-16 Integration is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), by the Counsel for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

For more information about the College of Education and P-16 Integration, please see the following website: https://www.utrgv.edu/cep/

Department Background

The Department of Bilingual and Literacy Studies offers programs designed to support the education of students in monolingual, bilingual and multilingual settings. Our faculty and students are committed to understanding the linguistic and literacy strengths of traditionally underserved populations, examining the educational needs of children in these communities, and designing and implementing curriculum, instruction, and policy that will support their language and literacy achievement.

For more information about our department, please visit our website: https://www.utrgv.edu/cep/schools-and-departments/department-of-bilingual-and-literacy-studies/

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution in bilingual education and/or ESL or a strongly related field with at least 18 hours of graduate course work in bilingual/multilingual education/ESL

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

• 18 hours of graduate course work in bilingual/multilingual education/ESL

Preferred Qualification:

• Have at least three years of teaching experience in PK-12 schools with multilingual populations.
• Have experience with online synchronous and/or asynchronous teaching.
• Demonstrate a commitment to school partnerships and community initiatives.
• Bilingual/biliterate in English and Spanish.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026

Open Date: 12/01/2025