University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring: Lecturer in Communication Studi
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX, United States
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Part Time Lecturer of Communication Studies and Mass Communication beginning Spring 2025.
The department is seeking part-time lecturers to teach courses for spring 2025. Courses may include but are not limited to Public Speaking, Introduction to Communication, Video Editing, Visual Communication. Media Law and Ethics, Multimedia Storytelling, Advertising: Theory & Practice and other communication and mass communication courses at the Undergraduate level.
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 UTRGV website.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have at least a Master's Degree in Communication or a related field or a Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in communication.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualification
Previous Experience teaching courses mentioned in the Scope of Job at an undergraduate and graduate level. Also preferable is experience with the development and delivery of online and/or hybrid courses.
Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience License or Certification Required? No Number of Vacancies Varies Desired Start Date 01/16/2025