Director of the School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling
Office: 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539. Campus: MAS Building 2nd Floor, Mass Building, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Location: Edinburg, TX. Division: Division of Health Affairs. Position Type: Non-Tenure, Full-time.
Scope of Job
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling. Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Health Professions, the director provides strategic leadership, fosters academic excellence, and ensures alignment with the goals of the College of Health Professions and the broader university.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic academic leadership to advance the school’s mission in teaching, research, and service, with a focus on innovation, excellence, and impact.
Drive enrollment growth at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a particular emphasis on expanding and strengthening the PhD program.
Champion research development, fostering a culture of inquiry and scholarship that supports UTRGV’s goal of achieving R1 status as designated by the Carnegie Commission.
Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive academic community, promoting shared governance, transparency, and mutual respect among faculty, staff, and students.
Lead the school’s administrative operations, including budget management, policy enforcement, and resource allocation to support strategic priorities.
Recruit, retain, and mentor high‑quality faculty and staff, supporting their professional development and fostering a culture of academic excellence.
Oversee faculty evaluation, promotion, and development processes, ensuring alignment with university standards and best practices in higher education.
Strengthen external partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations, enhancing the school’s visibility and impact within the university and broader community.
Advance curricular innovation and student success initiatives, ensuring academic programs are responsive to evolving professional and societal needs.
Foster effective communication and conflict resolution, addressing concerns and promoting a positive and productive academic climate.
Engage stakeholders in shaping the school’s direction, including faculty, students, alumni, community partners, and university leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
Have a PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling or similar (e.g., PhD in Rehabilitation Counselor Education & Supervision, PhD in Rehabilitation Psychology, ScD in Rehabilitation Science, RhD in Rehabilitation, etc.).
Be a tenured associate professor or higher.
Have a demonstrated commitment to student success and satisfaction.
Have strong organizational and management skills.
Have experience with faculty governance.
Have a demonstrated ability to secure grants and external funding.
Have a proven record of scholarship and current knowledge of the state of the field.
Preferred Qualifications
Tenured, full professor.
Experience as chair, assistant chair, or program director.
Experience at a Carnegie classified R 1 doctoral university – high research activity – or higher.
Experience and/or knowledge of distributed campus models.
Fluency in Spanish.
License or Certification Required?
Yes
Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Desired Start Date
11/03/2025
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
10/15/2025
Close Date
10/15/2025
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. The position is security sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP). All positions are subject to budget approval.
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