School of Music: Part-Time Lecturer – Applied Music
Job Class Code: 00052
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: PTFRGV1064
Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization: Provost – Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE: Varied
Scope of Job:
The School of Music at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
(UTRGV) occasionally needs to hire Music Part-Time Lecturers to
teach in its Bachelor’s/Master’s program for the Fall 2026 &
Spring 2027. This position is contingent upon the enrollment and
scheduling needs of the Music program. Responsibilities include
delivering quality instruction in the program, advising students,
and participating in scholarship activities serving the college,
university, or local community as needed.
UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment
to student success and to advancing the university, college, and
program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV’s guiding
principles (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/),
which include promoting access to postsecondary 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.A.
Teaching assignments include Applied Lessons in a variety of
instruments and other courses as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Music from an accredited university is required.
A Ph.D. or DMA in Music is required to teach graduate-level
courses.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
Teaching experience is desirable, as well as the ability to use
technology to support teaching and learning. Prefer one-year
university-level teaching experience.
Preferred Qualification:
Salary: Part-time Lecturers are paid per course taught
commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. All positions
are subject to budget approval.
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026
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: 07/22/2026
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; conviction verification conducted on applicant
selected.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to
discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date
of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three
(3) calendar days.
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.
Applicants must apply online: careers.utrgv.edu
All required documents must be uploaded online to be considered for
this position.
Applicant Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
List 3 Reference (include the contact’s name, title, phone number,
and email address)
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Transcripts (graduate and undergraduate – once hired,
official transcripts are required)
Other Document: Link to Current Recordings
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 the 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.
To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51915
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