Lecturer in Philosophy/College of Liberal Arts

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a full-time, one-year 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 while teaching some of our lower-division courses like: Intro to Philosophy; Critical Thinking; Ethics, Happiness, & The Good Life; Ethics; and Ethics, Technology, & Society. 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.

Minimum Qualifications: MA in Philosophy or closely related field.