Clinical Assistant Professor - School of Nursing

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing. The position begins in the 2027-2028 academic year and involves teaching in classrooms, simulation labs, and clinical environments to educate future nurses.

We seek candidates with MSN, Texas RN licensure, and at least two years of clinical experience; doctoral degrees and prior higher‑education teaching are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Texas RN licensure before starting the position.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in classrooms, simulated labs and clinical settings.
• Provide student advisement and mentoring.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional service.
• Support program and college missions and community engagement.

Skills

Teaching experience in higher learning

Leadership in clinical practice

Educational leadership

Clinical scholarship

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Clinical Assistant Professor - School of Nursing

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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.

Title Information

Faculty Title

Job Class Code

FLSA

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number FRGV2081

Working Title

Working Title Clinical Assistant Professor - School of Nursing

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies Varies

Location

Division/Organization

Division/Organization Division of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 3 years

FTE

FTE 1.0

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body for Clinical Assistant Professor of the School of Nursing beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. Duties may include teaching students in classrooms, simulated laboratories, and clinical settings as well as student advisement. Additional efforts in professional achievement and professional service are expected. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly work, student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV’s strategic plan, vision, mission, values and core priorities (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/).

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 School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nursing. These degrees include a traditional BSN and 2nd degree BSN pre-licensure degree, an RN to BSN , along with graduate degrees in Family Nurse Practitioner, a Post-graduate certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health NP and our new Doctor in Nursing Practice ( DNP ) that started in Fall 2022. Our faculty teach on two locations, in both Edinburg and in Brownsville. We have full simulation labs that offer state of the art educational opportunities for all our students. We collaborate with the other health science programs at UTRGV on interdisciplinary clinical experiences and work with hospitals throughout the entire Rio Grande Valley. UTRGV is committed to preparing its students to succeed, and seeks faculty who are prepared to help in this goal.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing ( MSN ) degree. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas prior to beginning the position. At least 2 years of clinical experience.
Please make sure to upload all required documents:

• Unofficial MSN Transcripts (min requirement) and any additional degrees, if available.
• Unexpired Texas RN/ APRN Licensure report from Texas Board of Nursing
• List of 3 References
• Letter of Interest

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in nursing or a closely related field is preferred as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in addition to an MSN . Proven leadership experience in a clinical practice setting, previous teaching experience in higher education, evidence of strong potential for teaching effectiveness, educational leadership, and clinical scholarship.

License or Certification Required?

License or Certification Required? Yes

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date

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

Open Date 10/15/2026

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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