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The School for Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Engagement (SIPCE<\/span>) invites applications for a Lecturer I (3YR) position in Gender and Women\u2019s 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,\u00a0SIPCE<\/span>\u00a0is particularly interested in scholars with regional expertise in borderlands, Latin America\/Caribbean, North America, Africa, and\/or the Middle East.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s areas of expertise.<\/p>\n The successful applicant should also be interested in contributing to the growth of\u00a0SIPCE<\/span>\u00a0and 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\u00a0RGV<\/span>\u00a0community and beyond.\u00a0SIPCE<\/span>\u00a0combines the expertise and knowledge drawn from a broad array of faculty across\u00a0UTRGV<\/span>. It brings together programs in Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Gender and Women\u2019s Studies, Mexican American Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, as well as historical archeology and community engagement.<\/p>\n SIPCE\u2019s programs leverage faculty\u2019s 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 R\u00edo Grande Valley and South Texas but also the nation and world.\u00a0SIPCE<\/span>\u00a0prepares students to address complex questions and develop meaningful solutions that promote a democratic society, social justice, and sustainable futures.<\/p>\n The university enrolls more than 29,000 students in its graduate and undergraduate programs.\u00a0UTRGV<\/span>\u00a0is located in one of the fastest growing regions of the United States.\u00a0UTRGV<\/span>\u00a0faculty 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\u2019s vision, mission and core priorities (https:\/\/www.utrgv.edu\/strategic-plan\/).<\/p>\n Minimum Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n Ph.D. in Gender and Women\u2019s Studies. Candidates whose Ph.D. is not in Gender and Women\u2019s Studies must have a minimum of 18 hours of graduate credit in Gender and Women\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Please note: Upload two sample syllabi for introductory courses in Gender & Women\u2019s Studies and Environmental Studies under the category of \u201cOther Documents\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Candidates who exhibit the following are especially encouraged to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\u2022 teaching that is grounded in social justice and demonstrates culturally responsive approaches;
\n\u2022 teaching experience at the university level that includes a combination of different modalities (e.g. face-to-face, hybrid, online);
\n\u2022 experience teaching introductory level courses in women\u2019s\/gender\/sexuality studies as well as environmental studies;
\n\u2022 Latinx, Borderlands, Afro-latinidad, African American, indigenous, and\/or ethnic studies
\n\u2022 Bilingual Spanish\/English<\/p>\n<\/p>\n