Lecturer in Spanish/College of Liberal Arts

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Lecturer of Spanish beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.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 QualificationsPhD in Spanish Linguistics or closely related field (e.g., PhD in applied linguistics with 18 hours Spanish language proficiency, PhD Hispanic languages and linguistics, etc.- regardless, must have 18 graduate hours in Spanish). PhD in Peninsular Literature or closely related field. Has at least 1 publication in the last 5 years.Discipline Specific Required Qualifications18 hours in Spanish, 18 hours in Linguistics, or 18 hours in Peninsular LiteraturePreferred QualificationHas PhD and 1 publication in the last 5 years in Linguistics or Peninsular LiteratureSalary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience License or Certification Required? No Number of Vacancies Varies Desired Start Date 09/01/2026