Part-time Lecturer- Social Work

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

UT Rio Grande Valley’s School of Social Work seeks part-time lecturers to teach in its BSW and MSW programs starting Spring 2026–2027. Appointments are semester-to-semester and non-tenure track. Instructional quality and commitment to student success are essential.

Lecturers are paid per course taught and the role varies by enrollment and scheduling needs. The School emphasizes scholarly work and alignment with UT Rio Grande Valley's strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• MSW/MSSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• 5 years post-master's practice experience.
• Social work license or license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Bachelor's and Masters of Social Work programs.
• Deliver quality instruction within the program.
• Contribute to scholarly work and student success while advancing the school’s mission.

Skills

MSW/MSSW degree

Post-master's experience

License eligibility

Education

MSW/MSSW CSWE-accredited

Job description

Part-time Lecturer- Social Work

Job Class Code: 00052

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: PTFRGV1087

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:

Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track

FTE: Varies

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Social Work as a Part-TimeLecturers beginning in the Spring 2026-2027 academic year. Theassignment is on a semester-to-semester basis.

The School of Social Work at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) occasionally has the need to hire non-tenure track, part-time Lecturers to teach in its Bachelor's and Masters of Social Work programs. Responsibilities include delivering qualityinstruction within the program.

UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitmentto scholarly work, student success and to advancing the university,college, and program missions and are committed to

UTRGV's strategic plan, vision, mission, values and corepriorities. (http://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/strategic-plan/index.htm).

About UTRGV

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valleyand beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural educationdedicated to student access and success. By championing leadingresearch, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, wesupport sustainable development, community engagement, andwell-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) iscommitted to building and sustaining a highly qualified andtalented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do,including teaching, research, and service.Drawing on our uniqueidentity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingualand bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access andsuccess by building from strength in education and creating avibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will acceleratetransformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by drivingmeaningful advancements in research and creative works, expandingaccess to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fosteringauthentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is adistributed campus, one university spanning four counties andmultiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for theentire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the studentsenrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.

For additional information, please visit UTRGVwebsite.

About the School of Social Work

School of Social Work was established in 2018 as an independentSchool and is under the leadership of Founding Dean Dr. Luis R. Torres. Previously, the department of social work existedsince the 1970s, most recently as part of the College of HealthProfessions. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Social Work (SSW) is the only institution to offerprograms leading to both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degreeand the Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) degree south of SanAntonio. Both programs are fully accredited by the Council onSocialWork Education (CSWE).

The BSW Program prepares students for generalist social workpractice. Building on the generalist foundation, the MSW programprepares social work practitioners using an Advanced GeneralistModel that blends Direct Practice and Community Practice, with afocus on the populations of the Rio Grande Valley and similarpopulations (e.g., 94% Hispanic/Latino, binational and bilingualborder communities, high levels of poverty and social determinantsof health, etc.). The MSW Program goals are to prepare graduates topractice with diverse, vulnerable, and at-risk populations topromote human well-being and social and economic justice,especially in the Texas-Mexico border region; to prepare graduatesfor leadership in developing and implementing policies and servicesfor at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico borderregion; and to develop the knowledge base of the social workprofession, particularly as it relates to addressing the needs ofat-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico borderregion. The BSW program is in-person. We offer all MSW programs intwo modalities, traditional on-campus, and online.

The School of Social Work is committed to preparing generalist andadvanced professional social workers to meet the needs of abinational and multicultural community, and to increasingly make animpact on the national stage. The Rio Grande Valley is a naturallaboratory for the demographic shifts being seen around thecountry.

Minimum Qualifications

MSW/MSSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program; five yearspost-master's degree practice experience; social work license orlicense eligibility.

Salary

Part-time Lecturers are paid per course taughtcommensurate with experience and/or qualifications. The appointmentis contingent upon the enrollment and scheduling needs of theSchool of Social Work.

License or Certification Required?

No

Number of Vacancies

Varies

Desired Start Date

01/16/2027

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Open Date

09/29/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying forthe first time please complete all biographical informationincluding address, email and phone. You may update this at any timeby selecting to edit your profile in the application. Securitysensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminalbackground check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidatesinvited for an on-campus interview.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, theposition may require presence at multiple locations throughout theRio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general officeenvironment. This position is security sensitive and therebysubject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. Theretirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System ofTexas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours perweek and at least 135 days in length. This position has the optionto electthe Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS,subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135days in length.

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is notEnglish to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by asatisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on theInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions aresubject to budget approval.