Office LocationThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley1201 W. University DriveHuman ResourcesMASS Building 2nd FloorEdinburg, TX 78539Edinburg: (956) 665-2451Brownsville: (956) 882-8205Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Contact for Faculty RecruitmentCollege of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.eduRobert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.eduPositionSchool of Music: Lecturer I – Percussion/Jazz StudiesBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.Special InstructionsPlease see Special Instructions for more details.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.All applicants must apply online: careers.utrgv.eduRequired DocumentsLetter of InterestLinks to video recordings that demonstrate their performance and/or teaching experience.Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts required after hire)List 3 References (include the contact’s name, title, phone number, and email address)Job InformationFaculty Title: Faculty TitleJob Class Code: 10050FLSA: ExemptPosting Number: FRGV1973Working Title: School of Music: Lecturer I – Percussion/Jazz StudiesNumber of Vacancies: 1Location: Division/Organization: Provost - Academic AffairsAppointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 yearsFTE: 1.0Scope of Job: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks applications for a Lecturer I in Percussion and Jazz Studies to join the School of Music beginning Fall 2026. Primary responsibilities include teaching percussion courses (Applied Percussion, Percussion Ensemble, Percussion Methods), directing Jazz Combo, and teaching additional courses aligned with the candidate’s experience and expertise, as assigned by the Director of the School of Music. This position requires close collaboration with School of Music faculty and includes instructional responsibilities on both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. The successful candidate will carry the standard academic teaching load for a three-year appointment at the Lecturer I rank, equivalent to a 5/5 teaching load. Faculty at UTRGV are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success, advancing the missions of the university, college, and academic program, and supporting UTRGV’s vision, mission, and core priorities.Minimum QualificationsMM, or equivalent in music, from an accredited university. Applicants will be considered if the degree will be complete by July 1, 2026.Discipline Specific Required QualificationsExperience performing and teaching percussion.Preferred QualificationsDMA. A record of successful teaching.Licenses/CertificationsLicense or Certification Required? NoSalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience. All positions are subject to budget approval.Desired Start Date09/01/2026EEO StatementIt 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/Close DatesOpen Date 02/01/2026Close Date 04/01/2026Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed institution. 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 subject to the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan 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. The option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS is available, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease see Special Instructions for more details. 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 editing 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. All applicants must apply online: careers.utrgv.eduRequired DocumentsLetter of InterestLinks to video recordings that demonstrate their performance and/or teaching experience.Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts required after hire)List 3 References (include the contact’s name, title, phone number, and email address)Please NoteTexas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by TOEFL/IELTS scores. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Required DocumentsCurriculum VitaeUnofficial TranscriptsOther DocumentList of 3 ReferencesLetter of InterestOptional DocumentsResumeCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationTeaching PhilosophyWriting / Publication SampleReference Letter 1Reference Letter 2Reference Letter 3Multi MediaCertifications and LicensesTraining CertificatesEvidence of Teaching EffectivenessUnofficial Transcripts 2Unofficial Transcripts 3Unofficial Graduate TranscriptsTeaching StatementResearch StatementAdditional DocumentNCCPA CertificationState LicensureRepresentative Research Publication/Grant Documents
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