The School of Political Science, Public Affairs, and Legal and Security Studies (PPLSS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for a Part-Time Lecturer in Public Administration to teach in its undergraduate program starting on September 1, 2026. The capability to teach some of the following courses: Introduction to Public Administration, Bureaucracy and Organizational Theory, Public Fiscal Administration, Comparative Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or Special Topics in Public Administration is highly valued. A Master’s Degree in Public Affairs/ Administration is required; a PhD. in Public Administration is preferred. 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. 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 Political Science, Public Affairs, Legal and Security Studies (PPLSS) has a faculty consisting of 35 full-time and 11 part-time faculty. The school has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 each semester. In fall 2025, it had approximately 360 political science majors, 160 political science minors, 400 legal studies minors, 20 public affairs minors, 22 global security minors, 80 public affairs graduate students, and 25 political science graduate students. UTRGV was recently designated an RU 2 doctoral granting institution by the Carnegie Foundation with aspirations to become an R 1 in the future. Minimum Qualifications Non-Tenure Track Part-Time Lecturer: 1) Master of Public Administration/ Affair or related field from an accredited institution of higher education. 2) Ability to teach a Public Administration minor class. 3) Willingness to learn and utilize UTRGV’s course management platform (Brightspace). Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualification PhD. in Public Administration Salary Part-Time Lecturers are paid per SCH bases commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. License or Certification Required? No Number of Vacancies Varies Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Posting Detail Information