Title Information
Faculty TitleLecturer I
Job Class Code10050
FLSAExempt
Position Information
Posting NumberFRGV2028
Working TitleLecturer I - Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering
Number of Vacancies1
LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years
Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track
FTE1.0
Scope of Job
Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a Lecturer I position. The ideal candidate will possess significant professional experience in manufacturing or related fields and a passion for working in a collaborative environment. This non-tenure track position is designed to bring practical industry insights into the department and help grow faculty, students, and staff outreach opportunities. The faculty may be required to teach courses in Edinburg as well as the Brownsville campus of UTRGV .
UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success, advancing the university, college, and program missions and promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body in UTRGV which is one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the USA . For further information regarding UTRGV and the college, please visit our website at:www.utrgv.edu/cecs/.
The Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering ( MAIE ) Department at UTRGV offers an ABET accredited bachelor's degree of Manufacturing Engineering, a Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management. The department supports the Ph.D. programs in Materials Science and Engineering, and the Ph.D. in Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications. The position is open for a Non-Tenure Lecturer I (3-Yr) position in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Department. For further information, please visit the MAIE department website at:www.utrgv.edu/maie/.
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 (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) .
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for a non-tenure track (3-Yr) appointment as Lecturer I, a master's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial engineering or a related field of study from an Accredited institution is required. A Ph.D. in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial engineering or a related field is required to teach graduate-level courses.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Candidate is expected to support undergraduate (BS) program in manufacturing and industrial engineering and should be able to teach undergraduate core courses. Teaching experience is desirable, as well as ability to use technology to support teaching and learning.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
License or Certification Required?No
SalaryCommensurate with qualifications and experience.
Desired Start Date09/01/2026
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 Date06/29/2026
Close Date07/05/2026
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
All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal athttps://careers.utrgv.edu. 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. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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.
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.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51645
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
List of 3 References
Optional Documents
Letter of Interest
Teaching Philosophy
