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Clinical Assistant Professor (Capstone Coordinator) Occupational Therapy CoHP 2026-2027 3 yr
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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.
Scope of Job
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate ( OTD ) Program as a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor to serve as the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator. This faculty member will be appointed at the occupational therapy degree level and will provide leadership, coordination, and oversight of the doctoral capstone experience while contributing to teaching, service, and program development consistent with a clinical faculty role.
We will ensure that the selected faculty member is provided with appropriate release time and administrative support to effectively meet the needs of the doctoral capstone program, beginning 2026-2027 AY.
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/College Background
The College of Health Professions will be the leading institution of excellence in health and human services, education, health care and research, producing highly skilled practitioners, educators, and researchers through high quality educational programs, meaningful experiential learning opportunities and the development of scientific and intellectual inquiry for the promotion of health equity in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
The Department of Occupational Therapy supports the mission of UTRGV by preparing doctorate-level professionals capable of meeting the challenges of health care and community environments and the unique needs of a growing international and multicultural population of the South Texas region.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree (e.g., OTD, PhD, EdD, DHS, or related doctoral degree) from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education ( USDE )–recognized accrediting agency
Minimum of three (3) years of documented professional experience in the field of occupational therapy, which must include:
Clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist
Teaching responsibilities at the postsecondary level
Evidence of scholarly or professional activity (e.g., scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching and learning, clinical scholarship, professional presentations, or publications)
Demonstrated ability to coordinate, mentor, and support doctoral-level students in applied or experiential learning activities
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills necessary to coordinate a doctoral capstone program and work effectively with faculty, students, and community partners
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Licensed or otherwise regulated occupational therapist in accordance with the laws and regulations of the state(s) or jurisdiction(s) in which the program is located, or eligible for licensure at time of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating, supervising, or mentoring doctoral capstone projects or comparable culminating experiences (e.g., OTD capstone, dissertation, applied doctoral project)
PhD or equivalent in occupational therapy or a related discipline preferred
Demonstrated experience in research design, implementation, or evaluation, including applied, clinical, educational, or community-based research
Evidence of scholarly productivity, such as peer-reviewed publications, funded or submitted grants, conference presentations, or dissemination of applied scholarship
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 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 education and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently ab persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date 01/23/2026
Close Date 02/15/2026
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
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.
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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