Part Time Lecturer in Philosophy/College of Liberal Arts

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a part-time lecturer in Philosophy during the 2026-2027 academic year. The Department of Philosophy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a pluralistic department that seeks candidates who are outstanding teachers. The mode of instruction for this job will be in class or online depending on the needs of the department.We seek candidates who will inspire students to minor, major, or double-major in Philosophy by teaching some of our lower-division courses like: Intro to Philosophy; Critical Thinking; Ethics, Happiness, & The Good Life; Ethics, Technology, & Society; and Introduction to Philosophy; Art, & Film. We are especially interested in candidates with relevant experience and/ or knowledge of teaching bilingual, bicultural, or biliterate students, since UTRGV is a Hispanic Serving Institution with a 90% Hispanic student body.Complete application includes: 1) letter of interest, 2) CV, 3) list of three references, 4) teaching portfolio (upload under 'Other Document') and 5) unofficial graduate transcripts. Candidates may design their teaching portfolios in whatever way best communicates their excellence in teaching, but they should include syllabi and complete student evaluations with all student comments for the past two years of teaching if available.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.Department/College BackgroundThe Department of Philosophy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a pluralistic department that contains faculty with strengths in Latin American and Mexican Philosophy, Borderlands Philosophy/Spirituality, Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Race/Gender/Class, Philosophy of Science, Applied Ethics, and/or Religious Studies. We offer and MS in Bioethics, a BA in Philosophy, a BA in Philosophy with a concentration in Pre-Law, and Minors in Philosophy and Religious StudiesMinimum QualificationsMA in Philosophy or closely related fieldDiscipline Specific Required QualificationsMA in Philosophy or closely related field.Preferred QualificationPhD in Philosophy or closely related field. We seek candidates who will inspire students to minor, major, or double-major in Philosophy and have experience teaching lower-division Philosophy courses. We are especially interested in candidates with relevant experience and/or knowledge of teaching bilingual, bicultural, or biliterate students.Salary Part-Time Lecturers are paid per SCH bases commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. License or Certification Required? No Number of Vacancies Varies Desired Start Date 09/01/2026