University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Assistant Professor in Practice
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas, us, 78540
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
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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. All positions are subject to budget approval. Title Information Faculty Title: Assistant Professor in Practice Job Class Code: 00000 FLSA: Exempt Posting Number FRGV1859 Working Title: Assistant Professor in Practice Number of Vacancies: 1 Location: Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years FTE: 1.0 Scope of Job Scope of Job: We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s
student body as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Counseling beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The Assistant Professor of Practice will be expected to teach a majority of classes in Brownsville. 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 teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our identity as a 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, 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. Over 91% of the students identify as Hispanic. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website. College Background The College of Education and P-16 Integration offers teacher preparation at the undergraduate level and master’s programs in Counseling, School Psychology, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood, Reading and Literacy, Bilingual Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Teacher Leadership. Two Ed.D.s are offered in educational leadership and curriculum and instruction with several specialization areas. The College is fully accredited by TEA, CACREP, and CAEP. Department Background The mission of the CACREP-accredited MEd in Counseling is to prepare professionals who can respond to mental health needs in a multicultural community. The degree is a 60-hour program with specializations in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling. The department’s vision is to support mental health and education through partnerships with communities, facilities, and schools, and to demonstrate responsiveness to the needs of the Rio Grande Valley. The selected individual will provide direct instruction to MEd students in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling and may supervise practicum or internship students. Summer teaching is optional and dependent on enrollment. The role includes institutional service (admissions, advising, orientation, and assisting graduate students with license/certification requirements) and maintaining records. Scholarly activity is not required. Have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education (ABD considered; degree must be conferred before start date) or Have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013 or Have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a CACREP-accredited master’s program prior to July 1, 2017 or Have graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018 Discipline-Specific Required Qualifications Have sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations Have relevant professional counseling credentials such as licensure, eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, or a Certified School Counselor Have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program Demonstrated record of successful teaching in graduate-level counseling courses Experience in direct supervision of practicum or internship students as a counselor educator Experience and licensure as a clinical mental health counselor or a certified school counselor Experience with technology and software platforms for facilitating digital clinical records and processes License or Certification
Required? Yes Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026 EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status. The university complies with Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and differently abled persons. Open Date: 09/25/2025 Close Date: 01/18/2026 Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed institution; 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 subject to Texas Education Code §51.215. Retirement options: TRS or ORP depending on hours per week and 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 editing your profile. Security sensitive; CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview. All positions are subject to budget approval. Please Note Texas law requires faculty whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by TOEFL or IELTS scores. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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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. All positions are subject to budget approval. Title Information Faculty Title: Assistant Professor in Practice Job Class Code: 00000 FLSA: Exempt Posting Number FRGV1859 Working Title: Assistant Professor in Practice Number of Vacancies: 1 Location: Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years FTE: 1.0 Scope of Job Scope of Job: We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s
student body as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Counseling beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The Assistant Professor of Practice will be expected to teach a majority of classes in Brownsville. 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 teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our identity as a 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, 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. Over 91% of the students identify as Hispanic. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website. College Background The College of Education and P-16 Integration offers teacher preparation at the undergraduate level and master’s programs in Counseling, School Psychology, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood, Reading and Literacy, Bilingual Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Teacher Leadership. Two Ed.D.s are offered in educational leadership and curriculum and instruction with several specialization areas. The College is fully accredited by TEA, CACREP, and CAEP. Department Background The mission of the CACREP-accredited MEd in Counseling is to prepare professionals who can respond to mental health needs in a multicultural community. The degree is a 60-hour program with specializations in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling. The department’s vision is to support mental health and education through partnerships with communities, facilities, and schools, and to demonstrate responsiveness to the needs of the Rio Grande Valley. The selected individual will provide direct instruction to MEd students in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling and may supervise practicum or internship students. Summer teaching is optional and dependent on enrollment. The role includes institutional service (admissions, advising, orientation, and assisting graduate students with license/certification requirements) and maintaining records. Scholarly activity is not required. Have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education (ABD considered; degree must be conferred before start date) or Have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013 or Have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a CACREP-accredited master’s program prior to July 1, 2017 or Have graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018 Discipline-Specific Required Qualifications Have sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations Have relevant professional counseling credentials such as licensure, eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, or a Certified School Counselor Have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program Demonstrated record of successful teaching in graduate-level counseling courses Experience in direct supervision of practicum or internship students as a counselor educator Experience and licensure as a clinical mental health counselor or a certified school counselor Experience with technology and software platforms for facilitating digital clinical records and processes License or Certification
Required? Yes Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026 EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status. The university complies with Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and differently abled persons. Open Date: 09/25/2025 Close Date: 01/18/2026 Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed institution; 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 subject to Texas Education Code §51.215. Retirement options: TRS or ORP depending on hours per week and 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 editing your profile. Security sensitive; CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview. All positions are subject to budget approval. Please Note Texas law requires faculty whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by TOEFL or IELTS scores. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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