Open Rank Assistant/Associate/Professor Occupational Therapy Tenure-Track Faculty Position CoHP 2026-2027

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley • Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an assistant, associate, or professor rank of the Department of Occupational Therapy beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. 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.

Requirements

• Assistant Level: A doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field (e.g., public health, education, psychology, medicine, sociology, etc.)
• ABD will be considered with doctoral degree conferred by start date (e.g., PhD, DrPH, EdD, OTD, DrOT)
• One year experience in a full and/or part-time academic appointment
• Evidence of engagement in research/scholarly activities and teaching
• Occupational therapists must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist and a Texas License, or eligibility for a license in Texas as an Occupational Therapist Discipline Specific
• Candidates who are not occupational therapy practitioners must be licensed or otherwise regulated as required by their profession.
• Associate/Professor Level: A doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field (e.g., PhD, DrPH, EdD, OTD, DrOT)
• 3-year experience in a full-time academic appointment
• Evidence of research and scholarly achievement
• Evidence of submitting and obtaining external grant funding
• Occupational therapists must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist and a Texas License, or eligibility for a license in Texas as an Occupational Therapist Discipline Specific
• Candidates who are not occupational therapy practitioners must be licensed or otherwise regulated as required by their profession.
• Must have held tenure in previous employment

Nice To Haves

• Research doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DrPH, EdD)
• Experience supervising and mentoring graduate students.
• Evidence of submitting and obtaining external grant funding
• Teaching experience in clinical courses across the lifespan in adult and/or pediatric populations, with practice in physical dysfunction and/or mental and behavioral health.
• Evidence of teaching excellence, scholarly productivity, and/or service leadership

Benefits

• Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree