Assistant Professor of Mexican/Latin American History/College of Liberal Arts
- Employer
- University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Oct 15, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, International, Area & Multicultural studies
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Assistant Professor of Mexican/Latin American History/College of Liberal Arts
Job Class Code: 10031
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: FRGV1719
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
Tenure Status: 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 an Assistant Professor of Mexican/Latin American History beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Research and teaching specialization of candidates are expected to complement department strengths and focus on nineteenth and/or twentieth-century history. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate history surveys and upper-division courses as well as Mexican/Latin American graduate courses in his/her area of expertise.. The candidate's Ph.D. must be conferred by August 31, 2025. Ideal candidates should exhibit a strong teaching and research agenda consistent with the objectives of an emerging R1 research institution. To receive full consideration, applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, writing sample, and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested separately from candidates selected for interviews. Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2024.
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.
Department/CollegeBackgroundFor more information on the UTRGV History Department, please see: https://www.utrgv.edu/history/
Minimum Qualifications:
The minimum qualifications to be considered as a tenure track Assistant Professor are a Ph.D. degree in History or a related field of study with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in History from an accredited institution of higher education. ABDs will be considered, but a conferred doctorate by August 31, 2025 is required for appointment.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate:
· a strong teaching and research agenda consistent with the objectives of an emerging R1 research institution
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
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: 10/11/2024
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.
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.
To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44644 jeid-fb0116f3bd89b8438f9a04e638036d74
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