Lecturer of Literatures & Cultural Studies

Scope of Job

The Department of Literatures and Cultural Studies seeks applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Lecturer in Literature & Cultural Studies beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The search is open to all subfields and periods. We are especially interested in candidates with experience teaching introductory or core curriculum classes, and/or with secondary school instruction experience. This position may include Dual Enrollment instruction at area collegiate high schools in partnership with UTRGV dual enrollment initiatives. The successful applicant may be assigned core curriculum courses across the department's programs, including ENGL, MASC, GWSP, and FILM; courses may include ENGL 2341 (Introduction to Literature), ENGL 2321 (Introduction to British Literature), ENGL 2326 (Introduction to American Literature), ENGL 1305 (Writing Cultural Studies), MASC 2301 (Introduction to Mexican American Studies), GWSP 1301 (Introduction to Gender Studies), GWSP 2301 (Concepts in Gender and Sexuality), and FILM 2312 (History of Film). Teaching may be assigned in any modality, at any UTRGV campus.

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.

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

Qualified candidates will hold an M.A. in English, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Women's & Gender Studies, or Comparative Literature from an accredited institution of higher education (candidates with a terminal degree other than English must have at least 18 hours of graduate credit in English).

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

A foundation in Literary Studies and Cultural Studies.

Preferred Qualification

Ability and/or interest in Dual Enrollment Instruction. A Ph.D. in English, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Women's & Gender Studies, or Comparative Literature from an accredited institution of higher education (candidates with a terminal degree other than English must have at least 18 hours of graduate credit in English).

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026