Part-Time Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

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Title Information

Faculty Title Part Time Lecturer Job Class Code 00052 Job Code G FLSA Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number PTFRGV1061 Working Title Part-Time Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 1 year Tenure Status Non Tenure Track FTE .50 Scope of Job

UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV's strategic priorities (Mission, Vision, and Core Values | UTRGV), which include promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body and to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the U.S.A.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered as a part-time lecturer, a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study from an accredited institution is required.

A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required to teach graduate-level courses.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualification

Teaching experience is desirable, as well as ability to use technology to support teaching and learning.

Salary Per Course. Commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. License or Certification Required? No Number of Vacancies Multiple Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

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 Date 07/16/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at https://careers.utrgv.edu. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.

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 Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51829

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• Curriculum Vitae
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• List of 3 References

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