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Title Information

Faculty Title

Job Class Code

FLSA

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1882

Working TitleClinical Assistant Professor Physician Assistant COHP 2026-2027 3 yr

Number of Vacancies2

LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/OrganizationDivision of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years

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 Professorof theDepartment of Physician Assistantbeginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide student instruction and teach courses (didactic and/or clinical) as assigned by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.

• Supervise students in didactic and/or clinical courses and activities.

• Assist with admission (e.g. application review, selection, and interviews).

• Assist in developing and coordinating course design and implementation within the didactic and/or clinical curriculum.

• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of student performance.

• Provide academic counseling and advising of students.

• Participate in service to the department, college, University, and community.

• Perform other program and department level duties, as assigned.

• Assist in the evaluation process of the curriculum and the program.

• Assist in the development, review, and revisions (as necessary) the mission statement, goals, and competenciesof the program.

• Assuring the availability of remedial instruction for students.

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

Master’s degree in physician assistant studies.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

1. Applicants must have master’s degree (or doctoral degree.)

2. If applicant is a PA must have (or be eligible for) an active, non-restricted Texas License by date of hire. Physician assistant applicants must be NCCPA certified.

3. IF MD/DO, must possess/able to obtain a valid Texas medical license by date of hire, and qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Physician Assistant. Proven experience building inclusive, trust-based relationships with medical staff and a strong reputation for engaging and supporting patient populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in clinical practice, preferably in an academic setting with demonstrated strong leadership skills, and success in teaching PA students as a preceptor in clinical practice.

License or Certification Required?Yes

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date09/01/2026

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 Date10/01/2025

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,

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.

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:

+ Date of Birth

+ Gender

+ Ethnicity/Race

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.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site athttps://careers.utrgv.edufor detailed contact information.

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/48796

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ List of 3 References

+ Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

+ Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Writing / Publication Sample

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Multi Media

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3