Lecturer in Communication (Mass Communication/Broadcast)/ College of Liberal Arts - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley : Job Details

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Lecturer I for the Department of Communication beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

The lecturer will teach classes primarily in the areas of video and audio editing and production. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses such as Television Production, Video Editing, Broadcast Audio Production, Broadcast News Writing, Advanced TV/Film Production, Broadcast Advertising Production, and might include related fields such as Multi-Media Storytelling and Reporting.

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

Completed Masters' degree in Communication or Journalism, or related field (must have at least 18 hours of graduate credit in Mass Communication).

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

Professional or educational experience in the use of editing software, previous experience teaching in a computer lab or professional experience working in the broadcasting field.

License or Certification Required? No Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2025