Lecturer I (Open Rank) - Electrical & Computer Engineering

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at UT Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a non-tenure track lecturer position. The appointment is a three-year term, renewable based on favorable annual evaluations, primarily based at the Brownsville campus with travel to Edinburg when needed.

Applicants with significant industry experience are strongly encouraged to apply; a strong commitment to student success and the university mission is expected.

Formación

• Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering or higher from an accredited university.
• Proven ability to teach and supervise teaching laboratories; experience in ECE education preferred.
• Interest in Tele/Digital Communication, Power/Energy, microprocessors, and VLSI is a plus.
• Willingness to travel between Edinburg and Brownsville campuses.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned by the department.
• Advise students and supervise or develop teaching laboratories.
• Contribute to the department's teaching excellence and student success initiatives.

Conocimientos

Tele/Digital Communication

Electric Power/energy

Microprocessor/Microcontroller

VLSI

Electronics

Electric Circuits

Digital Systems

Assembly language

C++/Python

Educación

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Lecturer I (Open Rank) - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Job Class Code:

FLSA:

Posting Number: FRGV2088

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

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 Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for a non-tenure track lecturer position in electrical and computer engineering. The position is a three-year appointment, renewable based on favorable annual evaluations. This position with the ECE Department will be mainly based on the Brownsville campus but will require travel between the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses if needed by the department.

Candidates with significant industrial experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions. Faculty are also expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to UTRGV's strategic plan (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/), and promote access to post-secondary education to a diverse student body and to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the U.S.

Department Background:

The ECE Department has twenty-three faculty members and offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. The department also offers a program of graduate study leading to the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. The department serves more than 1000 students including more than 900 undergraduate students. The department is also developing a program of graduate study leading to the Master of Science in Computer Engineering degree. It is expected that doctoral programs will be developed, which should substantially expand faculty lines and student enrollment in the coming years. For more information about the department, please visit https://www.utrgv.edu/ece/.

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 Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree or higher degree in electrical and computer engineering or related area from an accredited university.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

All candidates are expected to have a solid commitment to teaching and may also advise students and supervise or develop teaching laboratories. All excellent candidates will be considered, with particular interest in those who demonstrated full-time teaching excellence in an electrical and computer engineering program. Of particular interest is a candidate who can teach 1) Tele/Digital Communication, 2) Electric Power/energy, and 3) microprocessor/microcontroller and VLSI but also electronics, electric circuits, digital systems, assembly language, C++/python languages, and electrical and computer engineering labs; however, excellent candidates in any technical area within the electrical and computer engineering field will be considered.

Preferred Qualification:

Doctoral degree preferred. Industry or teaching experience is also preferred. Prefer a broad background with the ability to teach across most of the undergrad curriculum.

Salary:

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?

No

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

01/16/2027

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:

10/30/2026

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. 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.