The School for Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Engagement (SIPCE) invites applications for a Lecturer I (3YR) position in Gender and Women’s Studies, with secondary or combined expertise in Environmental Studies. Preferred areas of expertise should include one or any combination of the following fields, but not limited to: gender and the environment, gender and environmental justice, the impact of environmental changes on marginalized populations, eco-feminism, feminist theories, sexuality/LGBTQIA+ studies, queer theory, critical race theory, ethnic studies, and indigenous studies. While the geographical focus is open, SIPCE is particularly interested in scholars with regional expertise in borderlands, Latin America/Caribbean, North America, Africa, and/or the Middle East.
The main responsibilities of the person hired for this position will be to teach undergraduate courses, including Introduction to Gender Studies and Introduction to Environmental Studies. There may also be an opportunity to develop and teach upper level electives in the successful candidate’s areas of expertise.
The successful applicant should also be interested in contributing to the growth of SIPCE and working alongside colleagues who are focused on social justice. Since its inception in 2015, the School has sought to create innovative avenues for interprofessional and educational collaboration that not only allow students and faculty to share and apply their knowledge, but also leave a lasting impact on the RGV community and beyond. SIPCE combines the expertise and knowledge drawn from a broad array of faculty across UTRGV. It brings together programs in Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, Mexican American Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, as well as historical archeology and community engagement.
SIPCE’s programs leverage faculty’s expertise in cultural theory, humanities, political economy, social sciences, and community knowledge to form a lasting collaborative to reshape our local and global communities. Together, we pursue an intersectional approach to multidisciplinary research, teaching, and learning that not only attends to the unique region of Río Grande Valley and South Texas but also the nation and world. SIPCE prepares students to address complex questions and develop meaningful solutions that promote a democratic society, social justice, and sustainable futures.
The university enrolls more than 29,000 students in its graduate and undergraduate programs. UTRGV is located in one of the fastest growing regions of the United States. UTRGV faculty are 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 vision, mission and core priorities (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/).
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Gender and Women’s Studies. Candidates whose Ph.D. is not in Gender and Women’s Studies must have a minimum of 18 hours of graduate credit in Gender and Women’s Studies or a related field. Candidate should also have any of the following: a minimum of 18 hours of graduate credit in Environmental Studies or related field or scholarship in Environmental Studies or related field.
Please note: Upload two sample syllabi for introductory courses in Gender & Women’s Studies and Environmental Studies under the category of “Other Documents”.
Candidates who exhibit the following are especially encouraged to apply:
• teaching that is grounded in social justice and demonstrates culturally responsive approaches;
• teaching experience at the university level that includes a combination of different modalities (e.g. face-to-face, hybrid, online);
• experience teaching introductory level courses in women’s/gender/sexuality studies as well as environmental studies;
• Latinx, Borderlands, Afro-latinidad, African American, indigenous, and/or ethnic studies
• Bilingual Spanish/English
Apply here: https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/26430