Part-Time Social Work Lecturer (MSW/BSW)

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Texas; Hybrid; USD 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks part-time lecturers to teach in its School of Social Work across the BSW and MSW programs. The assignment is on a semester-to-semester basis, starting Spring 2026–2027, with an expectation to deliver high-quality instruction and engage in scholarly activities.

Minimum qualifications include an MSW/MSSW from a CSWE-accredited program, five years of post-master’s practice, and a license or license eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction within the Bachelor’s and MSW programs.
• Teach in a semester-to-semester basis for Spring 2026-2027.
• Demonstrate commitment to scholarly work, student success and program missions.

Education

MSW / MSSW from CSWE-accredited program

License eligibility

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

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Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. 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.

Title Information

Faculty Title

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 00052

Job Code

Job Code G

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PTFRGV1087

Working Title

Location

Division/Organization

Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

FTE

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-Time Lecturers beginning in the Spring 2026-2027 academic year. The assignment 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 quality instruction within the program.
UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to 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 core priorities.(http://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/strategic-plan/index.htm).


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 .

About the School of Social Work

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

The BSW Program prepares students for generalist social work practice. Building on the generalist foundation, the MSW program prepares social work practitioners using an Advanced Generalist Model that blends Direct Practice and Community Practice, with a focus on the populations of the Rio Grande Valley and similar populations (e.g., 94% Hispanic/Latino, binational and bilingual border communities, high levels of poverty and social determinants of health, etc.). The MSW Program goals are to prepare graduates to practice with diverse, vulnerable, and at-risk populations to promote human well-being and social and economic justice, especially in the Texas-Mexico border region; to prepare graduates for leadership in developing and implementing policies and services for at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico border region; and to develop the knowledge base of the social work profession, particularly as it relates to addressing the needs of at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico border region. The BSW program is in-person. We offer all MSW programs in two modalities, traditional on-campus, and online.

The School of Social Work is committed to preparing generalist and advanced professional social workers to meet the needs of a binational and multicultural community, and to increasingly make an impact on the national stage. The Rio Grande Valley is a natural laboratory for the demographic shifts being seen around the country.

Minimum Qualifications

MSW / MSSW from a CSWE -accredited social work program; five years post-master’s degree practice experience; social work license or license eligibility.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualification

Social work teaching experience; experience in online teaching and distance education programs; bilingual (English and Spanish); knowledge of the cultural, social and economic characteristics of the United States/Mexico border region; and international experience. License ( LMSW or LCSW ) preferred.

Salary Part-time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. The appointment is contingent upon the enrollment and scheduling needs of the School of Social Work.

License or Certification Required?

License or Certification Required? No

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies Varies

Desired Start Date

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

Open Date 09/29/2026

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. 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.

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