Scope of Job
The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is inviting applications for 4 part-time faculty in the CAPTE Candidate Doctoral Physical Therapy Program. This is a solicitation for 4 part-time senior lecturers. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience and qualifications and based on established university and department standards. The start date for the positions is 25 Aug 2026. The positions will require course development and instruction being provided in the summer, fall or spring academic semesters.
The successful candidate will develop and teach coursework in one or more of several physical therapy courses. Courses we are seeking support for include: foundational courses such as Physical Therapy Examination Techniques and Therapeutic Exercise, specialty courses such as Health and Wellness, Chronic Disorders, Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and Orthotics and Prosthetics. Additionally, faculty will mentor physical therapy students and participate in professional and community service.
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a senior lecturer beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.
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 (CoHP) at UTRGV includes seven health professions departments with 11 undergraduates, twelve graduate and three doctoral degree programs. The CoHP and programmatic faculty work closely with the UTRGV School of Medicine, School of Podiatric Medicine, School of Nursing and the UT Health System to provide robust interprofessional education opportunities and training experiences for health professions students.
The Department of Physical Therapy is housed in a 55,000 sqft facility in Harlingen, Texas. The department is currently completing renovations for a state-of-the-art facility that will include three large classrooms, two large teaching laboratories, an anatomy suite with cadaveric and dry-lab teaching areas, three core research labs and ample office and student-centric learning spaces. Beginning in 2027, the building will be shared with the Department of Occupational Therapy who will have independent, state-of-the-art teaching, and research spaces. The DPT program is a nine-semester (three-year), full-time face-to-face program. The program serves a unique role in the PT profession in general and the Rio Grande Valley specifically to improve access to and quality of physical therapy services to rural and medically underserved areas in South Texas through education, research and community engagement and outreach.
Minimum Qualifications
All applicants must hold a graduate degree in physical therapy (DPT or tDPT preferred) from an accredited institution and be licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Texas.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrate evidence of professional or community service activities / engagement
- Demonstrate contemporary expertise in clinical practice areas associated with their planned teaching areas (i.e. post-professional certifications, continuing education, etc.)
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
see minimum qualifications
Preferred Qualification
The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling / mentoring skills; and can prioritize, plan and organize work independently. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the ability to collaborate with a variety of professionals within a university and clinical/community setting; and professional association engagement and commitment to professional and community service.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in one or more of the physical therapy areas described above.
Applicants with board certification in a clinical specialty related to their planned teaching load will be given highest consideration.
Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?
Yes
Number of Vacancies
4
Desired Start Date
08/25/2026
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 its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date
08/24/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.
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.
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.
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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- List of 3 References
- Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
- Teaching Philosophy
- Certifications and Licenses
