Part-time Appointment in Graphic Design/Visual Communications

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Graphic Design and Visual Communications. This on-site role, based on the Edinburg campus, begins in Spring 2026 and serves the BA, BFA, and MFA programs with teaching assignments in Graphic Design in Print, Multimedia, and Visual Communication Design. The position also encompasses student advising and participation in scholarship activities to support the college and university community.

Position details

• Location: Texas (onsite)
• Type: Part time
• Salary: USD 1,000 per weekly
• Open date: 11/20/2025
• Number of vacancies: 1

Responsibilities

• Delivering quality instruction in the program
• Advising students
• Participating in scholarship activities serving the college, university, or local community as needed
• Teaching assignments include Graphic Design in Print, Multimedia, and Visual Communication Design

Requirements

• Master of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from an accredited institution
• MS degree with 18 graduate credits in the specific subject area; credit can be given for professional work experience
• Part-time lecturer hired may be required to attend a training workshop on the use of Brightspace (D2L) and online teaching
• Teaching experience is desirable
• Ability to use technology to support teaching and learning
• Lecturers must be willing to undertake assessment measures to contribute to the assessment data
• No license or certification required

Technologies

• Brightspace (D2L)

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan
• Option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS

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.

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 reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date 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.
• Required Documents

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.

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 173 or internet-based 61) on the TOEFL or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the IELTS.