School of Art & Design - Lecturer I in Art History

Job Class Code: 10050

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV1881

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years

Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job:

The School of Art and Design at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is seeking a non-tenure track Lecturer I in Art History. The candidate will be responsible for teaching 4 courses each semester, including introductory and advanced undergraduate classes that cater to majors, minors, and students in the visual and fine arts on the Brownsville campus. UTRGV is the second-largest Hispanic-serving institution in the United States, and Latin American art history courses are very popular in the School of Art & Design. A candidate working in the field of Ancient American, Early Modern/Modern, and Contemporary Latin American Art History would have the opportunity to teach and mentor an outstanding community of students in this border region. One of the strengths of the School of Art & Design is its rapid growth in visual communication, design, and photography programs. This 3-year appointment will begin on September 1, 2026.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to dynamic and innovative undergraduate teaching and support activities that encourage unique learning opportunities in the university art gallery as well as the classroom. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an active program of scholarly research and supporting student mentorship and professional development.The UTRGV School of Art has 1000 majors and 33 graduate students enrolled in the areas of foundation, painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, printmaking, graphic design, art history, and art education. The department comprises 10 tenured faculty members, 8 tenure-track faculty members, and 19 lecturers.

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 our website.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Art History or related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in art history.
A demonstrated and ongoing commitment to serve and mentor diverse student populations.
Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in studio art and art history discussions.
A commitment to quality, student-centered education, working as a team member, and a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to serving diverse student populations is necessary.
Actively participate in departmental, college, and university service and leadership, including committee work and providing academic mentoring to students to support their writing skills, portfolio reviews, open studios, and recruitment activities.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualification:

Ph.D. in Art History or related field from an accredited college or university.
A record of one or more years of successful university teaching experience in art history is preferred.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?:

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026

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: 10/03/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

For a complete advertisement: www.utrgv.edu/careers

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae
List of 3 References
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Transcripts (graduate and undergraduate - Once hired, an official transcript is required).
Writing Sample or Recent Publication (recent or under peer review and/or in the process of being published)

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 weekand at least 135 days in length.

Please Note:

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English todemonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-basedtest score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test ofEnglish 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.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48894

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