Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics to begin Fall 2027. The department seeks a colleague who can teach across linguistics and TESOL, supporting undergraduate and graduate programs in English Linguistics and ESL.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate research excellence, engage with the multilingual Rio Grande Valley community, and incorporate technology in teaching.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (or related field) completed by Aug 31, 2027; ABDs may be considered.
• Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching.
• Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in research/scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach across linguistics and TESOL courses for undergrad and grad programs.
• Mentor and supervise graduate students; conduct research.
• Engage in service responsibilities within the department and university.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research excellence

TESOL

Linguistics

Education

PhD in Applied Linguistics

Job description

Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics/College of Liberal

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Scope of Job:

The Department of Writing and Language Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics to begin Fall 2027. The department seeks a colleague who can teach across a range of courses in linguistics and TESOL, supporting our undergraduate English Linguistics, and ESL minors, as well as our MA in ESL, and MA in English Linguistics. The area of research specialization is open; we are especially interested in candidates whose scholarship complements our program offerings and with the (socio)linguistic landscape of the Rio Grande Valley, a majority Hispanic, bilingual, and bicultural region shaped by Spanish-English contact and border culture. The department also places high value on the thoughtful use of technology in teaching and research. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses across these programs, mentor and supervise graduate students, conduct research, and carry out service responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (or closely related field) from an accredited institution of higher education. ABDs may be considered, but a conferred doctorate by August 31, 2027 is required for appointment.
• Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching.
• Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in research/scholarship.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

• at least 18 credit hours or more of graduate level coursework in linguistics or closely related field

Preferred Qualification:

• Teaching and research interests that complement the department's programs and open to a range of specializations in applied linguistics. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching diverse ESL/EFL and multilingual student populations, experience with technology-enhanced course delivery and research, and an interest in research related to the multilingual situation of the Rio Grande Valley region.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2027

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: 10/01/2026

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.