Clinical Neurologist - Cognitive - Open Rank

Myana; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) seeks a Clinical Neurologist – Cognitive in an open rank, non-tenure track, to join the Department of Neuro and Behavioral Health in Harlingen, TX. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating cognitive disorders such as dementia, MCI, vascular cognitive impairment, and related conditions, with outpatient care at the Institute of Neuroscience.

You will teach medical students and residents, help grow the neurology residency program, and foster

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent with ABPN board certification or eligibility.
• Texas medical license or eligibility.
• Fellowship training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students and residents in Neurology and related departments.
• Provide outpatient neurological care at UT Health's Neurology Clinic.
• Contribute to residency program development and compliance with ACGME requirements.

Education

MD or equivalent

Board certification or eligibility

Job description

Posting Details

Title Information

Faculty Title

Assist Professor of Medicine

Job Class Code

10005

FLSA

Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number

FRGV2047

Working Title

Clinical Neurologist - Cognitive - Open Rank

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Harlingen, Texas

Division/Organization

Division of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

1 year

Tenure Status

Non Tenure Track

FTE

1.0

Scope of Job

The Department of Neuro and Behavioral Health at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) seeks a motivated and energetic candidate for an open rank position in the non-tenure academic clinician track, with expertise in managing and treating various cognitive specific disorders. These disorders may include but, not be limited to Alzheimer's disease (or other forms of dementia), Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Vascular Cognitive Impairment, Frontotemporal dementia, Traumatic Brain injury, Stroke-related cognitive changes, Epilepsy, Neurodegenerative diseases, and brain tumors, The successful candidate should also be able to treat other general neurological disorders.

The ideal candidate will continue the growth and sustainability of the residency program to include but not be limited to teaching, further developing the Neurology residency (according to ACGME accreditation requirements) with GME leaders, ISU, leading didactics, sustaining and growing collaborative community partnerships in the Rio Grande Valley. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will provide outpatient care at UT Health's Neurology Clinic located at the Institute of Neuroscience and potentially with other clinical partners with or without trainees.

Responsibilities will include teaching UTRGV School of Medicine students and residents (Neurology, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Podiatry).

The outpatient clinic is located at the Institute of Neuroscience in Harlingen, Texas.

Minimum Qualifications

M.D. or equivalent with board certification or board eligibility with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; Subspecialty designation in areas like clinical neurophysiology through the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (ABCN). Must possess or able to obtain a valid Texas medical license.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of Fellowship Training

License or Certification Required?

Yes

Salary

Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date

10/01/2026

Posting Detail Information

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

09/03/2026

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.