Clinical Assistant Professor Rehabilitation Services

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling for the 2027–2028 academic year. This 1.0 FTE, 3-year appointment is non-tenure track and focuses on teaching, scholarly activity, and service within a dynamic, bilingual university setting.

The School emphasizes preparing professionals to assist people with disabilities to live full, independent lives, with accreditation for relevant

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3 years post-master’s professional work experience in the field with at least 2 years indirect client service providing rehabilitation counseling/services.
• Professional certifications/licensures (e.g., CRC, LPC, LCDC, LPC-Associate) preferred or required.

Education

Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Three years post-master’s professional work experience

Professional certifications/licensures (CRC/LPC/LCDC etc.)

Job description

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 RehabilitationServices & Counseling beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.

About UTRGV:

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valleyand beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural educationdedicated to student access and success. By championing leadingresearch, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, wesupport sustainable development, community engagement, andwell-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) iscommitted to building and sustaining a highly qualified andtalented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do,including teaching, research, and service.Drawing on our uniqueidentity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingualand bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access andsuccess by building from strength in education and creating avibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will acceleratetransformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by drivingmeaningful advancements in research and creative works, expandingaccess to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fosteringauthentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is adistributed campus, one university spanning four counties andmultiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for theentire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the studentsenrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.

For additional information, please visit UTRGVwebsite.

Department/College Background

College The College of Health Professions willbe the leading institute of excellence in health and humanservices, education, healthcare, and research, producing highlyskilled practitioners, educators, and researchers throughhigh-quality educational programs, meaningful experimental learningopportunities and the development of scientific and intellectualinquiry for the promotion of health equity in the Rio Grande Valleyand beyond.

Academic Departments School ofRehabilitation Services and Counseling Department of Health & Biomedical Sciences Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders Department of Health & Human Performance Department of Occupational Therapy Department of Physician Assistant Department of Physical Therapy Department of Health Sciences Department of Medical Laboratory Science Department of Nutrition & Dietetics

The School A dynamic academic unit dedicated topreparing professionals to assist people with disabilities to livefull lives, the School of Rehabilitation Services & Counselingcurrently 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 BuildingWest) featuring dedicated classrooms and a state-of-the-artresearch lab and counseling center, the school prides itself onpreparing students to enter a rewarding field of helping others toachieve their own goals of independence and productivity.

Accreditation

The B.S. in Rehabilitation Servicesis accredited November 2021- December 2028 by the Committee onRehabilitation Accreditation (CoRA) under the auspices of theCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP).

The B.S. in Addiction Studies is accredited June 2023-December 2029by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission(NASAC).

The M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling is accredited July2018-October 2027 by the Council for Accreditation of Counselingand Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling (Counselor Education andSupervision) is accredited January 2016- October 2027 by theCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related EducationalPrograms (CACREP).

Degrees and Specializations

Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Counseling Master of Science in ClinicalRehabilitation Counseling Bachelor of Science in RehabilitationServices Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies Certificate inExpressive Arts Therapy Certificate in Bilingual Counseling

Minors

Rehabilitation Services AddictionStudies Expressive Arts Minor

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Work experience with persons with disabilities

Preferred Qualification:

1. Teaching experience at the postsecondary level2. Five years ofclinical experience in Rehabilitation Counseling or relatedfield3. Clinical supervision experience

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications andExperience.

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 topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Open Date: 10/01/2026