Clinical Assistant Professor in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship/Economics

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley•Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

We seek applicants for one non-tenure-track position in Economics at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor. The position is for three years with the possibility of renewal. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field by the beginning of Fall 2026. We seek excellent teachers committed to the success and social mobility of our students. Experience of teaching Economics in higher education in a culturally diverse setting is strongly preferred. We are a Hispanic-serving institution located in South Texas near the US-Mexico border. Even though this is primarily an instructional position, 10% of its workload consists of Research. Hence, modest publication shall be encouraged and expected. 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. 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.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field prior to the start of the Fall 2026 semester
must provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and research potential.
Applicants must have earned at least 18 graduate credit hours in the field of Economics.

Nice To Haves

Experience at teaching Economics to a diverse student body is desirable
ability to use technology to support teaching and learning
applicant have an active basic, applied, or pedagogical research agenda consistent with the AACSB Scholarly Academic faculty qualification.

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