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September 6, 2025

**Job Description**
The Puentes Postdoctoral Fellow is a three-year grant-funded trainee position under the U.S. Department of Education’s Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) program. This role focuses on pursuing research as a vital component of educational mission and professional career development. The fellow works under minimal supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in research and/or teaching activities within the classroom and/or assigned project.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Proficiency in personal computer use, software, and research statistical applications.
• Understanding of the promotoras model of leadership.
• Fluent communication in both English and Spanish.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Mexican American Studies or a related field (Ph.D)

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• None
Other:
• Experience in writing and obtaining grants.
• Experience in the following topics: higher education, student success, community engagement, family engagement, and community leadership.
• Experience in writing and publishing in the areas/intersections of higher education, student success, community engagement, family engagement and Mexican American Studies.
• Experience working in local communities and with parents.

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Experience
Experience Required: • None Other: • Experience in writing and obtaining grants. • Experience in the following topics: higher education, student success, community engagement, family engagement, and community leadership. • Experience in writing and publishing in the areas/intersections of higher education, student success, community engagement, family engagement and Mexican American Studies. • Experience working in local communities and with parents.
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Details
Full-time Duration: 3 years Location Requirement: Presence required at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley, working location subject to change based on need. Office/research environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
School / Department / Center / Lab
• College of Liberal Arts
Supervisor Email
hr_employment@utrgv.edu
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
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Industry
Education
Phone
+1 956-665-2001 +1 956-665-**** Show
Location
Edinburg