We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Lecturer of Anthropology beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The department seeks a candidate to support expanded offerings of our core courses, particularly on the Brownsville campus. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory-level courses in anthropology, specifically Introduction to Archaeology, World Prehistory, and Human Evolution, and, possibly, upper-division courses in the candidate’s sub-field of specialization.
Minimum Qualifications: 1) M.A. in Anthropology (or related field), 2) demonstrated ability to teach courses in archaeology and human evolution, 3) demonstrated potential for teaching excellence using multiple delivery modes.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications: 18 credit hours or more of graduate level work in Anthropology.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Anthropology with degree conferred by September 1, 2025. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of innovative teaching techniques, including service-learning and community engagement, and to those already holding a Ph.D.
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/CollegeBackground: The Department of Anthropology offers undergraduate majors and minors in Anthropology with additional concentrations in Archaeology and in Global Health and Migration, and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. It is one of thirteen departments in the College of Liberal Arts. See our webpage for more info
https://www.utrgv.edu/anthropology/
