Title Information

Faculty TitleAssistant Professor

Job Class Code10031

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1729

Working TitleAssistant /Associate Professor in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship/International Business & Entrepreneurship

Number of Vacancies1

LocationBrownsville, Texas

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Tenure StatusTenure Track

FTE1

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sdiverse student body as a Assistant/Associate Professor in theDepartment of International Business & Entrepreneurshipbeginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Our courses are offered during the day and evenings in different modalities – face-to-face, hybrid, online synchronous and online asynchronous. Face-to-face classes are offered in the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses.

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship undergraduate and graduate programs, conduct scholarly and applied research, and engage in service-related activities. The successful candidate will also have primary teaching and research interests in International Business. They will play a fundamental role in guiding the nascent program with 250 majors to become the region’s leading source of international business knowledge.

About UTRGV :

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) .

The Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship is AACSB -accredited at the graduate and undergraduate levels and offers a Ph.D. in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications Assistant Professor:

An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA ) in Entrepreneurship, Management or a closely related discipline from an AACSB accredited institution (or equivalent).

Demonstrated success in teaching excellence at the collegiate level;

Publications in peer-reviewed journals or high-quality journals.

Qualifications Associate Professor:

Previous tenure at an AACSB -accredited institution, In good standing at current institution.

An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA ) in Entrepreneurship, Management or a closely related discipline from an AACSB accredited institution (or equivalent).

Demonstrated success in teaching excellence at the collegiate level;

Demonstrated expertise in International Business;

Publications in peer-reviewed A star journals per ( ADBC )

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Teaching experience at the University level.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications for Associate Professor:

Meaningful experience living abroad.

Previous tenure at an AACSB -accredited institution for at least 3 years, In good standing at current institution.

License or Certification Required?No

SalaryCommensurate with qualifications and experience.

Desired Start Date09/01/2025

Posting Detail Information

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 Date10/15/2024

Close Date

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. 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.

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 number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. 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.

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.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44439

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• List of 3 References

• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Writing / Publication Sample

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Multi Media

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3