Title Information Faculty TitleAssistant Professor of Practice Job Class Code10015 FLSAExempt Position Information Posting NumberFRGV1809 Working TitleAssistant/Associate Professor of Practice in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship/Department of Finance Number of Vacancies1 LocationRio Grande Valley Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track FTE1 Scope of Job The Department of Finance in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (( UTRGV )http://www.utrgv.edu/cobe)) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice. UTRGV is one of the largest Hispanic-serving institutions in the US, located in South Texas near the US-Mexico border and close to the famous and beautiful South Padre Island beaches. We are very proud to rank first in Texas for social mobility on US News and World Report’s 2024 best colleges list. We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as a Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Finance beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. Our courses are offered during the day and evening in different modalities such as face-to-face, hybrid, online synchronous and online asynchronous. 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) . In addition to offering undergraduate degrees in Finance ( BBA in Finance), the Finance department offers courses at the MBA level and contributes to teaching in the financial planning concentration in the MBA program. Faculty members have very active research agendas in their fields of expertise. The College also offers a Ph.D. program in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing. Minimum Qualifications · For Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice position, a master’s degree in Finance or closely related field from an accredited institution is required. A Ph.D. is preferred. · Must have significant teaching experience in higher education in the field of Finance Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications · Evidence of community involvement, such as participation in a professional society and/or serving as a speaker for local or regional events, is a plus. · Evidence of a maintained professional certification in the field (e.g. CFA and CFP ). · The ideal candidate will be willing to share their work experience in Finance with our students and contribute to program development as students prepare for their careers after graduation. 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 Date03/19/2025 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/46304 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 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 + 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