Clinical Assistant Professor Rehabilitation Services & Counseling CoHP 2027-2028 3 yr

Job Class Code:

FLSA:

Posting Number:

FRGV2070

Location:

Rio Grande Valley, Texas Division/Organization:

Division of Health Affairs Appointment Period for

Non-Tenure Position:

3 years

Tenure Status:

Non Tenure Track FTE:

1.0

Scope of Job:

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.

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 . Department/College Background The College The College of Health Professions will be the leading institute of excellence in health and human services, education, healthcare, and research, producing highly skilled practitioners, educators, and researchers through high-quality educational programs, meaningful experimental learning opportunities and the development of scientific and intellectual inquiry for the promotion of health equity in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Academic Departments School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling Department of Health & Biomedical SciencesDepartment of Communication Sciences & DisordersDepartment of Health & Human PerformanceDepartment of Occupational TherapyDepartment of Physician AssistantDepartment of Physical TherapyDepartment of Health Sciences Department of Medical Laboratory Science Department of Nutrition & Dietetics The School A dynamic academic unit dedicated to preparing professionals to assist people with disabilities to live full lives, the School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling currently has 18 full-time (tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenured) faculty teaching in the program and over 350 students enrolled. Located in a modern facility (Edinburg Health Affairs Building West) featuring dedicated classrooms and a state-of-the-art research lab and counseling center, the school prides itself on preparing students to enter a rewarding field of helping others to achieve their own goals of independence and productivity. Accreditation The B.S. in Rehabilitation Services is accredited November 2021- December 2028 by the Committee on Rehabilitation Accreditation (CoRA) under the auspices of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The B.S. in Addiction Studies is accredited June 2023-December 2029 by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC). The M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling is accredited July 2018-October 2027 by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Ph. D. in Rehabilitation Counseling (Counselor Education and Supervision) is accredited January 2016- October 2027 by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Degrees and Specializations Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation CounselingMaster of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation CounselingBachelor of Science in Rehabilitation ServicesBachelor of Science in Addiction StudiesCertificate in Expressive Arts TherapyCertificate in

Bilingual Counseling Minors Rehabilitation ServicesAddiction StudiesExpressive Arts Minor Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, addictions counseling, psychology, or a closely related area from an accredited university; 2. A minimum of 3 years of post-master's professional work experience in the field with at least 2 years in direct client service providing rehabilitation counseling/services; and 3. Professional certifications/licensures (e.g., Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate)

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Work experience with persons with disabilities

Preferred Qualification:

Teaching experience at the postsecondary level2. Five years of clinical experience in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field Clinical supervision experience

Salary:

Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience. License or Certification Required?:

Yes Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2027

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:

10/01/2026 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 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.

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. To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52726 je-89f805fc552d4454b14e37ba1afbc06f