Lecturer I - Civil Engineering

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

The Civil Engineering (CE) Department at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for one non-tenure-track Lecturer position to start Fall 2025 semester to meet the growing student enrollments of the CE department of about 770 undergraduate and MS students with 18 faculty members. The five areas of CE emphasized in the undergraduate degree plan are structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction management, transportation engineering, and water resources/environmental engineering. The graduate program focuses on four areas of environmental/water resources, structural/geotechnical, construction/transportation, and energy/infrastructure. The department is one of the fastest growing departments at the university. For further information regarding the Civil Engineering Department, please visit our website at https://www.utrgv.edu/cive/.

Applicants for this position will be expected to teach courses in lower division Civil Engineering areas, such as introduction to civil engineering, civil engineering measurements (surveying), construction materials, and fluid mechanics. The successful candidate is expected to play a collaborative role as a team member in initiatives for partnerships with schools, community colleges, government agencies, and industry to create an ecosystem that will bring economic prosperity to the Rio Grande Valley. This position is also expected to provide a considerable level of other services to the Department, College, and University, like student mentoring, development and participation in outreach activities, internship, and professional-mentoring program, etc.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of a master? degree in civil engineering or a closely related field from an accredited university (or have completed at least 18 credit hours in such a program). Minimum 3 years of teaching experience and 3 years of industry- related experience is required.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching by bringing at least 3 years of real-world industry experience to the classroom. Applicants will be expected to teach lower division civil engineering courses which offers Introduction to Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Measurements (surveying), and Civil Engineering Materials currently. Applicants will also be expected to advise and mentor students. Candidates with training and demonstrated expertise in any of civil engineering or related areas will be considered for this position. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineers (PE) or Registered Professional Land Surveyors (RPLS) licensure is desirable for the position. Considerable teaching and practical experience are favored. Prefer a broad background with an ability to use technology to support teaching and learning across the curriculum. Fluency in both English and Spanish is a plus since UTRGV has a high percentage of Hispanic students and is a premier HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) with Excelencia Certification.

License or Certification Required?

No

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Desired Start Date

09/01/2025

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 Date

03/07/2025

Close Date

03/20/2025

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 ?1.215. 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 at https://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.

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