Open Rank - Clinical Asst/Assoc/Professor Faculty Positions Physical Therapy CoHP 2026-2027 3yr

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Posting Number FRGV2017 Working Title Open Rank - Clinical Asst/Assoc/Professor Faculty Positions Physical Therapy CoHP 2026-2027 3yr Number of Vacancies 1 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

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is inviting applications for a full-time faculty in the CAPTE Candidate Doctoral Physical Therapy Program. This is an open rank, clinical-track solicitation. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications and based on established university and department standards. The start date for the position is 1 September 2026. The position may fall under either a nine-month contract with part-time summer employment available, or a nine-plus-three contract with full time summer employment.

The successful candidate will: teach courses in their area of expertise; advise and mentor physical therapy students; participate in university, professional and community service; and engage in scholarship. Additionally, the successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following physical therapy areas: pediatrics, adult neurological management, geriatrics, pelvic floor rehabilitation, acute care, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, health and wellness, or management of chronic health conditions.

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/CollegeBackground

The College of Health Professions (CoHP) at UTRGV includes seven health professions departments with 11 undergraduate, twelve graduate and three doctoral degree programs. The CoHP and programmatic faculty work closely with the UTRGV School of Medicine, School of Podiatric Medicine, School of Nursing and the UT Health System to provide robust interprofessional education opportunities and training experiences for health professions students.

The Department of Physical Therapy is housed in a 55,000 sq ft facility in Harlingen, Texas. The department is currently completing renovations for a state-of-the-art facility that will include three large classrooms, two large teaching laboratories, an anatomy suite with cadaveric and dry-lab teaching areas, three core research labs and ample office and student-centric learning spaces. Beginning in 2027, the building will be shared with the Department of Occupational Therapy who will have independent, state-of-the-art teaching, and research spaces. The DPT program is a nine-semester (three-year), full-time face-to-face program and is accepting its second cohort in the summer of 2026. The program serves a unique role in the PT profession in general and the Rio Grande Valley specifically to improve access to and quality of physical therapy services to rural and medically underserved areas in South Texas through education, research and community engagement and outreach.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must hold a degree in physical therapy (BS, MS, or DPT) from an accredited institution and be licensed as a physical therapist in the United States. If the applicant does not hold a DPT degree, they must have an earned or be in the candidacy phase of a terminal academic doctoral degree (e.g. DSc, EdD, PhD) by the start date of employment. If the applicant does not have an active, unrestricted license to practice Physical Therapy in Texas, they must be eligible to obtain one at the time of hire.

The successful candidate at the Clinical Assistant Professor level must meet the following requirements:

1. Demonstrate evidence of professional or community service activities / engagement

2. Demonstrate contemporary expertise in clinical practice areas associated with their planned teaching areas (i.e. post-professional certifications, continuing education, etc.)

In addition to the previous requirements, the successful candidate at the Clinical Associate Professor level must also have:

1. At least 5 years of full-time teaching experience at the Assistant Professor rank.

2. A minimum of 2 peer-reviewed publications or presentations.

3. A minimum of 2 service activities at the department, college, or university level.

4. Evidence of satisfactory student evaluations.

In addition to the previous requirements, the successful candidate at the Clinical Professor level must also have:

1. At least 5 years of full-time teaching experience at the Associate Professor rank.

2. Evidence of sustained scholarship (e.g. a minimum of 3 additional peer-reviewed works, or established grantsmanship, or mentorship of faculty/student scholarly activity)

3. Evidence of professional, department, college, or university service leadership.

4. Evidence of exemplary student and peer teaching evaluations.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

See minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Texas; hold a certification in a clinical specialty; have strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling / mentoring skills; and can prioritize, plan and organize work independently. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have participated in research and have the desire to expand their research expertise; the ability to collaborate with a variety of professionals within a university and clinical / community setting; and professional association engagement and commitment to professional and community service.

Applicants with board certification in a clinical specialty related to their planned teaching load will be given highest consideration.

License or Certification Required? Yes Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

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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 05/20/2026 Close Date 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

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Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

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.

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.

Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51214

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• List of 3 References
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Certifications and Licenses
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness