Lecturer in Communication/College of Liberal Arts

Scope of Job

The Department of Communication at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has the need to hire a 3 Year Lecturer to teach in its Bachelor's program. The department is seeking a lecturer for the 2026-2027 academic year who is able to deliver quality instruction in the program. Courses may include but are not limited to Fundamentals of Human Communication, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication, and other Communication courses for which you may have experience in teaching.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned Master of Arts in Communication or related field on or before August 31st, 2026 from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate hours in Communication.

Preferred Qualification

Classroom teaching experience. Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred.

Salary

Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience