Job description

Job Class Code: 00050
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: PTFRGV0986
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Division/Organization: Provost – Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE: 1

Scope of Job:
The Department of Theatre at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is seeking to hire a Lecturer I to teach in its Bachelor’s in Theatre program.

We are currently hiring for an adjunct position in Film Production for Fall 2025 only.
Applicants may be assigned one or more of the listed courses.

Minimum Qualifications:
The qualifications to be considered for a part time lecturer are an MA in film or MA in related field with 18 graduate hours of theatre or film from an accredited institution or related professional experience.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
Relevant experience in the subject area is required. Courses with technical components require demonstrated technical expertise.

Preferred Qualification:

Salary: Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. All positions are subject to budget approval.
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 09/30/2025

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.

Open Date: 09/17/2025

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Please Note:
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

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