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Title Information

Faculty TitleLecturer I

Job Class Code10050

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1724

Working TitleSchool of Art & Design – Three Year Appointment Lecturer I in 2D Foundations, Drawing and Painting

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTE1.0

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as a Lecturer I (non-tenure track) for a three-year (renewable annually based on favorable evaluations) position at the School of Art & Design beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

This non-tenure-track position is scheduled to begin September 1, 2025, as a drawing and painting educator to assist our large (increasing enrollments) and already successful area into an even more promising future. This position requires close collaboration with two-dimensional teaching faculty. The candidate will play an active role in the management of drawing and painting studios.

Responsibilities (Lecturer I):

• An ability to teach two-dimensional coursework from introductory to advanced classes and engage productively with students at all skill levels, including art foundation courses as needed.

• Demonstrate outstanding verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills, by being conversant in the historical and contemporary movements within the field of two-dimensional studio art.

• The applicant should have experience with the maintenance and organization of the art studio as a learning environment.

• A working knowledge of current practice and theory of the visual arts, especially as related to drawing and painting practice.

• A commitment to quality, student-centered education and working as a team member.

• A demonstrated and ongoing commitment to serve and mentor diverse student populations.

• ·Teach at the BFA level as assigned by the Director of the School of Art and Design on two campuses 65 miles apart in distance as needed.

• Engage in service to the school, college, university, community, and profession.

• Actively participate in departmental, college, and university service and leadership, including committee work and academic support services such as portfolio reviews, student advising, and recruitment activities.

• Participate in maintaining and building interdisciplinary collaborations.

Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree ( MFA ) in studio art is required with at minimum 18 graduate credits in drawing and painting as well as a strong record of professional research/creative activities.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

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Preferred Qualifications

A record of two or more years of successful university teaching experience in drawing and painting, beyond TA preferred.

License or Certification Required?No

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date09/01/2025

Posting Detail Information

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 Date10/14/2024

Close Date01/03/2025

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 week

and at least 135 days in length.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

For a complete advertisement and to apply: visit www.utrgv.edu/careers

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. List of 3 References – This list should include name, title, and contact information such as email address and/or phone.

3. Letter of Interest – (addressing your ability to meet the above responsibilities).

4. Unofficial Transcripts

5. Teaching Philosophy – (one-page maximum – Statement of teaching philosophy as related to drawing and painting pedagogy and practice).

6. Research Statement – (one-page maximum – Statement of Research goals and practice/interests).

7. Other Document – Include the applicant’s artist website address & and provide URLs to online video files where necessary.

8. Additional Documents – A PDF of up to 20 images of personal work representing 10 of your creative works.

9. Evidence of Teaching: A PDF of 20 images of student work with accompanying image lists, if applicable – Where possible student work should reflect the content of the courses this individual could be teaching at UTRGV .

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to

demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based

test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of

English 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.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44655

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

• Letter of Interest

• Additional Document

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Writing / Publication Sample

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Multi Media

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Teaching Statement

• Research Statement

• NCCPA Certification

• State Licensure

• Representative Research Publication/Grant Documents