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Faculty Title Clinical Assistant Professor Job Class Code 10034 FLSA Exempt
Position Information
Posting Number FRGV2019 Working Title Open Rank Clinical Faculty (Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor and Clinical Professor) & MSW Program Director Number of Vacancies 1 Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position Tenure Status Non Tenure Track FTE 1.0 Scope of Job
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Social Work is seeking applications for one Open Rank, full-time, non-tenure track position (Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, or Clinical Professor) beginning fall 2026. The successful candidate will also have an appointment as MSW Program Director, working closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Dean to strategically manage our MSW program. The UTRGV Brownsville campus will be the primary location for this position, with the expectation that the successful candidate will also spend time at our additional campus locations as needed (e.g., Edinburg, Laredo, and Weslaco).
The successful candidate will teach in our BSW (as needed) and MSW programs across modalities (in person and online); serve on School of Social Work and UTRGV committees; participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities; and engage in scholarship activities as appropriate. The successful candidate will report directly to the Dean of the School of Social Work, Dr. Luis R. Torres-Hostos. UTRGV is a distributed university with campuses and teaching sites from Brownsville to Laredo. Rank will be commensurate with experience: Clinical Assistant Professor requires 2 or more years of post-MSW practice experience; Clinical Associate Professor requires 6 or more years of post-MSW practice experience; and Clinical Professor requires 12 or more years of post-MSW practice experience.
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:
About the School of Social Work
The School of Social Work | UTRGV was established in 2018 as an independent academic unit and is under the leadership of Founding Dean Dr. Luis R. Torres-Hostos. Previously, the department of social work existed since the 1970s, most recently as part of the College of Health Professions. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Social Work (SSW) is the only institution to offer programs leading to both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree south of San Antonio. Both programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
The BSW Program is in person and seeks to prepare students for generalist social work practice. Building on the generalist foundation, the MSW program prepares social work practitioners using an Advanced Generalist Model that blends Direct Practice and Community Practice, with a focus on the populations of the Rio Grande Valley and similar populations (e.g., 94% Hispanic/Latino, binational and bilingual border communities, high levels of poverty and social determinants of health, etc.). The MSW Program goals are to prepare graduates to practice with diverse, vulnerable, and at-risk populations in a manner that promotes health, human wellbeing, and social and economic mobility, especially in the Texas-Mexico border region; to prepare graduates for leadership in developing and implementing policies and services for at-risk populations; and to develop the knowledge base of the social work profession, particularly as it relates to addressing the needs of at-risk populations in border communities. The MSW program is available as a traditional in-person/on-campus program, and as an online synchronous program. The School of Social Work is committed to preparing generalist and advanced professional social workers to meet the needs of a binational and multicultural community, and to increasingly make an impact on the national stage. The Rio Grande Valley is a natural laboratory for the demographic shifts being seen around the country.
Minimum Qualifications
Clinical Assistant Professor: a master's in social work from a CSWE-accredited program; LCSW or LMSW or being license-eligible in Texas; 2 or more years of post-master's experience in a variety of social work agency settings; experience managing academic programs; and teaching experience in higher education.
Clinical Associate Professor: a master's in social work from a CSWE-accredited program; LCSW or LMSW or being license-eligible in Texas; 6 or more years of post-master's experience in a variety of social work agency settings; experience managing academic programs; and teaching experience in higher education.
Clinical Professor: a master's in social work from a CSWE-accredited program; LCSW or LMSW or being license-eligible in Texas; 12 or more years of post-master's experience in a variety of social work agency settings; experience managing academic programs; and teaching experience in higher education.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
An earned doctorate in social work or a related field; teaching experience in higher education; experience working with populations similar to those of the Rio Grande Valley; teaching expertise in advanced practice; experience with online teaching/distance education programs; and knowledge of the cultural, social and economic characteristics of the U.S./Mexico border region.
License or Certification Required? 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 06/01/2026 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: Date of Birth Social Security Number 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.
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.
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