"Assistant/Associate Professor- Open Rank- School of Nursing"

Assistant/Associate Professor- Open Rank- School of Nursing

Job Class Code:

FLSA:

Posting Number: FRGV1944

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/Organization: Division of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job:

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Assistant Professor or Associate Professor -Open Rank-School of Nursing beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Duties include teaching students in classrooms and/or online, simulated laboratories, and clinical settings as well as student advisement, course and program development. Additional efforts in professional achievement and professional service are expected.

The unique composition of the UTRGV campus enables health professionals to address clinical care, public policy, and social issues through multidisciplinary research, scholarship, and community action.

For appointment into a tenure-track or tenured position, evidence of scholarly achievement, including research, publications, and national/international professional presentations, along with experience in teaching and service, will be evaluated to determine the appropriate rank.

Qualifications for Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

• Degree Requirement: Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D. in Nursing, DNP, or related field).
• Licensure: Current RN license in Texas.
• Experience:
  • Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.
  • Evidence of scholarly promise (e.g., publications, grant applications).
  • Clinical experience in nursing.
• Expectations:
  • Develop a research agenda aligned with nursing and health sciences.
  • Seek opportunities in obtaining extramural funding.
  • Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses effectively.
  • Participate in departmental and university service.
• Scholarship:
  • Initial publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Engagement in professional organizations.

Qualifications for Associate Professor (Tenured)

Candidates must have tenure at a comparable institution of higher education, or be eligible to meet the institutional requirements for tenure to be considered for a position at the rank of Associate Professor.

• Degree Requirement: Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D. in Nursing, DNP, or related field).
• Licensure: Current RN license in Texas.
• Experience:
  • Sustained record of excellence in teaching, research, and service.
  • Typically 6 years as Assistant Professor or equivalent experience.
• Expectations:
  • Leadership in curriculum development and program initiatives.
  • Mentorship of junior faculty and graduate students.
  • Active participation in university governance and professional organizations.
• Scholarship:
  • Significant peer-reviewed publications in nursing or health sciences.
  • Evidence of external funding or grant activity.
  • National or regional reputation in the discipline

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 School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nursing. These degrees include a traditional BSN and 2nd degree BSN pre-licensure degree, an RN to BSN, along with graduate degrees in Family Nurse Practitioner, a Post-graduate certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health NP and our new Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) that started in Fall 2022. Our faculty teach on two campuses, in both Edinburg and in Brownsville. We have full simulation labs that offer state of the art educational opportunities for all our students. We collaborate with the other health science programs at UTRGV on interdisciplinary clinical experiences and work with hospitals throughout the entire Rio Grande Valley. UTRGV is committed to preparing its students to succeed, and seeks faculty who are prepared to help in this goal.

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree (PhD, DNP, EdD) from an accredited institution and an unencumbered license to practice nursing in the state of Texas or ability to be licensed as an Registered Nurse in Texas. In addition, the applicant must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited institution.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualification:

• Distinguished record of achievement in teaching, academic research/scholarly projects, external research funding, publication in nursing or related field, and service to the profession.
• Master's of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?: Yes

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026

Open Date: 11/26/2025