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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization: Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE
Scope of Job
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a part-time lecturer in the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond through an innovative, 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 advances in research and creative work, expanding access to high-quality, 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 UTRGV students identify as Hispanic, making it one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.
Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral or master’s degree in health science or healthcare informatics is required; a master’s degree in another healthcare discipline may be considered when it is directly related to the course content. Candidates with a master’s degree must have either three years of relevant professional experience or at least one peer-reviewed scholarly publication in the field. All applicants must have at least one year of experience teaching health science or healthcare informatics courses and hold a current certification or professional credential in a healthcare informatics-related discipline.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualification
Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficiency with learning management systems and other instructional technologies; prior experience teaching in an online environment; experience developing or revising online courses; and completion of the Quality Matters Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) course. Experience teaching diverse adult or graduate student populations is also preferred.
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 01/07/2026
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 Date: 09/14/2026
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. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
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.
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.
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.
Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization: Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE
Scope of Job
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a part-time lecturer in the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond through an innovative, 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 advances in research and creative work, expanding access to high-quality, 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 UTRGV students identify as Hispanic, making it one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.
Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral or master’s degree in health science or healthcare informatics is required; a master’s degree in another healthcare discipline may be considered when it is directly related to the course content. Candidates with a master’s degree must have either three years of relevant professional experience or at least one peer-reviewed scholarly publication in the field. All applicants must have at least one year of experience teaching health science or healthcare informatics courses and hold a current certification or professional credential in a healthcare informatics-related discipline.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualification
Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficiency with learning management systems and other instructional technologies; prior experience teaching in an online environment; experience developing or revising online courses; and completion of the Quality Matters Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) course. Experience teaching diverse adult or graduate student populations is also preferred.
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 01/07/2026
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 Date: 09/14/2026
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. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
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.
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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Part-time Lecturer
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Part-time Lecturer positions must require a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree. Pull the O*NET profile for your discipline to document the degree requirement pattern USCIS expects in an RFE response.
Target institutions with cap-exempt filing authority
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. A part-time role at one of these employers lets you bypass the lottery entirely, even mid-year.
Confirm the LCA wage covers part-time hours
Your employer files the LCA at the prevailing wage for the occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the certified wage reflects your actual workload, since DOL calculates prevailing wage on a full-time basis and part-time salaries must still meet the prorated threshold.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B lecturing roles
Filter by academic institutions and instructional roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with active H-1B LCA filings for teaching positions. This narrows your search to schools and organizations that have already cleared the DOL certification step.
Gather syllabi and course approval documents early
USCIS often issues RFEs for part-time faculty petitions questioning whether the role is a genuine specialty occupation. Course syllabi, degree requirement policies from the institution's catalog, and your own transcripts showing field alignment all strengthen the petition before filing.
Clarify start dates against the October 1 cap timeline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only take effect on October 1. If your part-time lecturing contract starts mid-semester, work with your employer to structure the offer around that date or confirm cap-exempt eligibility before accepting.
H-1B Visa Part-time Lecturer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a part-time lecturer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific academic field. The key test is specialty occupation: the role must demand theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge. A part-time appointment in computer science, nursing, or engineering typically meets this standard. A generalist teaching role with no required field of study is harder to support.
Do universities file H-1B petitions for adjunct faculty?
Many do, particularly when the adjunct teaches a specialized subject and the school cannot easily fill the role with a domestic hire. Importantly, universities and nonprofit educational institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file at any point in the year without waiting for the annual lottery. Confirm cap-exempt status with the employer's international office before assuming lottery timing applies.
How do I find Part-time Lecturer jobs with H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate indexes employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can filter for academic institutions and instructional roles where H-1B sponsorship is already established. This saves significant time compared to individually researching whether a school or training organization has previously sponsored international faculty.
What documents does my employer need to file my H-1B as a lecturer?
Your employer needs a certified LCA from DOL, your academic transcripts showing a degree in the relevant field, an offer letter specifying the role and hours, and evidence that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation. For part-time roles, institutions sometimes also include course approval documentation and the program's stated degree requirements to counter potential USCIS scrutiny.
Does working part-time affect my H-1B status or grace period?
Part-time employment is permitted on H-1B, but your petition is tied to that specific employer and the certified hours in the LCA. If your contract ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer or change status. Taking on a second teaching appointment requires a separate H-1B petition unless you file for concurrent employment with USCIS.