Lecturer in Philosophy (Social Philosophy)

Lecturer in Philosophy (Social Philosophy)

Job Class Code10050

FLSA Exempt

Posting Number FRGV1712

Working Title Lecturer in Philosophy (Social Philosophy)/College of Liberal Arts

Number of Vacancies 1

Location Rio Grande Valley

Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 3 years

Tenure Status Non Tenure Track

FTE 1.0

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Lecturer of the Philosophy Department beginning in the 2025-2026 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. Area of specialization preferred: Social Philosophy, or cognate fields. Areas of competence preferred: Political Philosophy, Critical Philosophy of Race/Gender/Class.

The successful candidate will teach multiple sections of lower division courses such as Critical Thinking, Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Happiness, and the Good Life, and Race, Sexuality, and Class, teach upper division courses within their area of specialization, as well as contribute to the department’s growing undergraduate concentration in Pre-Law. The mode of instruction for this job will be in class or online depending on the needs of the department.

Candidates are preferred who can inspire students to pursue a major in Philosophy and contribute to our strengths in one or more of these areas: Philosophy of Law, Applied Ethics, Latin American Philosophy, Borderlands Philosophy/Spirituality, Social and Political Philosophy, Critical Philosophy of Race/Gender/Class, and/or Religious Studies. Since UTRGV is a Hispanic Serving Institution with a 90% Hispanic student body, we are also interested in candidates with relevant experience and/or knowledge of teaching bilingual, bicultural, or biliterate students. Bilingual (Spanish-English) language competence would be especially desirable. We are a multi-campus university, and the successful candidate may be asked to teach on one or more campus, though great efforts are made to minimize travel.

Complete application includes: 1) a letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) list of three references, 4) teaching portfolio, and 5) unofficial graduate transcripts. Candidates may design their teaching portfolios in whatever way best communicates their excellence in teaching, but they should include sample syllabi and evidence of excellent teaching. Application deadline is January 15, 2025.

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 a 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 Philosophy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is pluralistic with research strengths in Mexican/Latin American Philosophy, Law, Social and Political Philosophy, Bioethics, and Philosophy of Science and Technology. We offer an MS in Bioethics, a BA in Philosophy, a Pre-Law Concentration, and Minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies. The Department currently contains twenty-three full time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Philosophy or closely related field, (e.g. the history of ideas) from an accredited university. ABDs will be considered but must have degree conferred by August 31, 2025.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Area of specialization: Social Philosophy, or cognate fields. Areas of competence: Political Philosophy, Critical Philosophy of Race/Gender/Class.

License or Certification Required? No

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date 09/01/2025

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 10/02/2024

Close Date 01/15/2025

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

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.

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.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44505