Title Information
Faculty TitleAssistant Professor
Job Class Code10031
FLSAExempt
Position Information
Posting NumberFRGV1694
Working TitleAssistant Professor of Public Affairs and Security Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Engagement (SIPCE)/ College of Liberal Arts (CLA)
Number of Vacancies1
LocationRio Grande Valley
Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure StatusTenure Track
FTE1.0
Scope of Job
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an Assistant Professor of Public Affairs and Security Studies for the School of Interdisciplinary Programs & Community Engagement beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The successful applicant will contribute primarily to SIPCE's Public Affairs and Security Studies ( PASS ) Program through research, teaching, and service. This position will help sustain and contribute to the program's growth. Depending on the successful applicant's secondary expertise, this position could also serve a number of SIPCE's other programs.
Preferred areas of expertise include but are not limited to: public affairs, global security, human security, intelligence studies, global studies, international studies, international affairs, peace and conflict studies, with secondary expertise in security issues related to transboundary crisis management, community resilience, migration, human trafficking, sexualized violence, displacement and diaspora, human rights, social justice, environmental studies, environmental security, cyber security, digitalization and digital government, intelligence and counterintelligence.
Candidates at the rank of assistant professor must demonstrate potential for independent research and high-quality scholarship in peer-reviewed venues. This position should connect to the research agendas and strength of individual faculty members and programs in SIPCE . Areas include global security and intelligence, community resilience, global and national politics, political leadership, environmental policy, FEW nexus etc..
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.
Department/College Background:
The School of Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Engagement ( SIPCE ) houses several degree programs that include Public Affairs and Security Studies, Mexican American Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, Medical Humanities, Multidisciplinary Studies, Human Dimensions of Organizations, and Public Heritage and Community Engagement.
Within SIPCE , the mission of the Program of Public Affairs and Security Studies ( PASS ) is to provide exceptional educational opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students in the Rio Grande Valley. Through rigorous academic programming, PASS aims to equip its graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively serve their communities, the state of Texas, and the broader United States. The curriculum emphasizes key areas such as public sector administration, public policy, and homeland security, ensuring that students are well-prepared to address contemporary challenges in these fields. By fostering a commitment to public service and community engagement, PASS strives to cultivate leaders who will contribute positively to society and enhance the quality of governance and security at local, state, and national levels.
Minimum Qualifications
To be appointed at the rank of Assistant professor, the successful candidate must have a PhD (from an accredited university) in public affairs, public administration, national security, intelligence, governance or closely related field such as policy & the law, international relations & policy, political science, etc, with 18 graduate hours in global security, national security, public administration or intelligence studies.
ABDs will be considered, but a conferred doctorate by August 31st, 2025 is required for appointment.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The successful applicant will
· have a track-record of high-quality, innovative research and scholarship, evidenced by conference presentations and (forthcoming) publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes that contribute to the fields of global security, public administration, intelligence or related disciplines.
· be dedicated to teaching excellence and possess teaching experience at the university level that includes a combination of different modalities (e.g. face-to-face, hybrid, online).
· have demonstrated familiarity with interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary academic environments.
· demonstrate cultural intelligence, which is increasingly recognized as a vital competency in today's globalized context.
· be interested in contributing to UTRGV's movement to become a bicultural, bilingual, and biliterate Hispanic-serving 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 Date09/23/2024
Close Date11/03/2024
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.
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