Clinical Neurologist - Cognitive - Open Rank

Job description

Clinical Neurologist – Cognitive – Open Rank

Job Class Code: 10005

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV2047

Location: Harlingen, Texas

Division/Organization: Division of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 1 year

Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job

The Department of Neuro and Behavioral Health at the University ofTexas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) seeks a motivated and energeticcandidate for an open rank position in the non-tenure academicclinician track, with expertise in managing and treating variouscognitive specific disorders. These disorders may include but, notbe limited to Alzheimer's disease (or other forms of dementia),Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Vascular Cognitive Impairment,Frontotemporal dementia, Traumatic Brain injury, Stroke-relatedcognitive changes, Epilepsy, Neurodegenerative diseases, and braintumors, The successful candidate should also be able to treat othergeneral neurological disorders.

The ideal candidate will continue the growth and sustainability ofthe residency program to include but not be limited to teaching,further developing the Neurology residency (according to ACGMEaccreditation requirements) with GME leaders, ISU, leadingdidactics, sustaining and growing collaborative communitypartnerships in the Rio Grande Valley. Furthermore, the idealcandidate will provide outpatient care at UT Health's NeurologyClinic located at the Institute of Neuroscience and potentiallywith other clinical partners with or without trainees.

Responsibilities will include teaching UTRGV School of Medicinestudents and residents (Neurology, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine,Family Medicine, and Podiatry).The outpatient clinic is located atthe Institute of Neuroscience in Harlingen, Texas.

Minimum Qualifications

M.D. or equivalent with board certification or board eligibilitywith the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; Subspecialtydesignation in areas like clinical neurophysiology through theAmerican Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (ABCN). Must possess orable to obtain a valid Texas medical license.

Preferred Qualification

Completion of Fellowship Training

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications andExperience

License or Certification Required?: Yes

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 10/01/2026

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Open Date: 09/03/2026

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, theposition may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio GrandeValley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas EducationCode §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is TeacherRetirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours perweek and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect theOptional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is notEnglish to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactorypaper-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 scoreof 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incompleteapplications will not be considered. All positions are subject tobudget approval.

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Worksite address

edinburg, TX, 78540, US

Who can apply

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