POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Posting Number: SRGV8497

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: College of Liberal Arts

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job: The Puentes Postdoctoral Fellow is a three (3) year grant-funded position under the U.S. Department of Education's Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) program. This is a trainee position to pursue research as a vital component of their educational mission and professional career development. Works under minimal supervision with some latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment in research and/or teaching. Performs teaching and/or research work as required within the classroom and/or project assigned.

Description of Duties:

• Develops, tests, and analyzes research data for projects based on application expertise and interest.
• Writes grant proposals for competitive funding agencies or organizations. Works in the field gathering data.
• Conducts background research.
• Develops and implements an evaluation plan and prepares progress reports as needed.
• Studies, tests, and maintains accurate data identified as relevant and/or best practice systems from research results obtained through national studies.
• Teaches one to two courses per semester in conjunction with faculty member, if assigned.
• Publishes in peer-reviewed publications related to the focus of the research activities assigned.
• Writes grant proposals for competitive funding agencies or organizations.
• Works in the field gathering data.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given: None.

Required Education: PhD in Mexican American Studies or a related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Education: None.

Licenses/Certifications: None.

Required Experience: None.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in writing and obtaining grants.
• Experience in the following topics: higher education, student success, community engagement, family engagement, and community leadership.
• Experience in writing and publishing in the areas/intersections of higher education, student success, community engagement, family engagement and Mexican American Studies.
• Experience working in local communities and with parents.
• Understanding of the promotoras model of leadership.
• Fluent communication in both English and Spanish.

Equipment: Use of personal computer and proficiency in software and research statistical applications.

Working Conditions: Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/research environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other: This is a trainee position subject to a specific time of no more than three years as agreed to by stakeholders.

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 09/03/2025

Grant Funded Position: Yes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date: 09/30/2028

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth, Gender, Ethnicity/Race. Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu. Additional Information: UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs. To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48474