About this opportunity
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site lists this Clinical Assistant Professor- Physician Assistant Program-COHP 2023-2024 3 yr appt opportunity in south valley, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
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Monday-Friday
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Clinical Assistant Professor- Physician Assistant Program-COHP 3 yr appt
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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. 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.
Title Information
Faculty Title
Faculty Title Clinical Assistant Professor
Job Class Code
Job Class Code 00034
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Position Information
Posting Number
Posting Number FRGV1490
Working Title
Working Title Clinical Assistant Professor- Physician Assistant Program-COHP 3 yr appt
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 4
Division/Organization
Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
3 years
FTE
1.00
Scope of Job
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s diverse student body as a Clinical Assistant Professor of The Department of Physician Assistant beginning in the academic year. Responsibilities of this position may include teaching, scholarly activities, professional service, and curriculum development. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to participate collaboratively with other faculty in teaching and support of all educational courses within the PAD . The faculty is accountable to the Chair of the PAD at UTPA . Applicants with clinical experience and/or a teaching background are encouraged to apply.
About UTRGV :
It is UTRGV’s Vision “To be one of the nation’s leaders in higher education, its premier Hispanic-serving institution, and a highly engaged bilingual university, with exceptional educational, research, and creative opportunities that serve as catalysts for transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.” As such, UTRGV is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that can contribute to an enriching learning environment that strives for more equitable outcomes for student success.
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 our website .
Thanks to a steadfast commitment to safety and success, UTRGV yielded record-breaking outcomes in enrollment and student success in the fall 2021 semester. For additional information, please visit our website .
Department/College Background
The Physician Assistant Department is accredited for a 100 new student cohort per year. The Physician Assistant curriculum is 28 months in length. There are 16 months of didactic courses and 12 months of clinical experience. The department is approved for 20 faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree in Health Care major
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a minimum of a master’s degree.
Applicants must have (or be eligible for) an active, non-restricted Texas License in their respected profession (if applicable).
MD/DO candidates must hold (or be eligible for) appropriate Board certification. Physician assistant applicants must be NCCPA certified.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of Clinical experience
License or Certification Required?
License or Certification Required? Yes
Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date
Desired Start Date 09/01/2023
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
Open Date 05/03/2023
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. 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.
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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