Title Information

Faculty TitleClinical Assistant Professor

Job Class Code10034

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1677

Working TitleClinical Assistant Professor in Psychology/ College of Liberal Arts

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTE1.0

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as aClinical Assistant ProfessorofPsychologybeginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

The position is for an entry-level preferably bilingual English/Spanish clinical psychologist with a range of responsibilities in the doctoral program’s psychology clinic located in Edinburg: (1) to provide psychological services including assessments and therapy to individuals across the lifespan; (2) to conduct individual and group supervision of graduate student trainees in assessment and therapy; (3) to provide clinical teaching with practicum students and conduct didactic trainings and case conferences; and (4) to assist the clinical director with clinic operations including trainings, meetings, community outreach, and coordinate research opportunities. Interested candidates should send: (a) CV; (b) letter of interest (highlighting how experiences fit with the job description, and outlining professional goals); © a letter describing one’s approach to supervision to be uploaded as additional documents; and (d) names of three references. Applications will only be accepted via the UTRGV online application portal. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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 (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) .

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A Ph.D. in clinical psychology from an APA accredited program or equivalent. (2) Evidence of potential to supervise and mentor clinical activities of graduate level students.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Licensure (or eligibility) as a psychologist in Texas

Preferred Qualifications

Licensure as a Texas Psychologist must be obtained either by the time of appointment or in the months thereafter. Language fluency in English and Spanish.

License or Certification Required?Yes

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date09/01/2025

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 Date09/16/2024

Close Date10/31/2024

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

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.

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 Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44207

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• List of 3 References

• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness