Assistant Professor - Family Medicine

Job Class Code: 10031

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV1855

Location: Edinburg, 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 Primary & Community Care, Division of Primary & Preventive Care, is seeking a full time Physician for a medical school affiliated Family Medicine clinical practice located in the Rio Grande Valley. The faculty member is expected to maintain an outpatient clinical practice that may include supervision of residents and advanced practitioners and teaching of medical students. Academic rank will be awarded commensurate with academic experience and credentials.

Minimum Qualifications: Current Board certification in Family Medicine, possess/able to obtain a valid Texas medical license, and qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Primary & Community Care. Proven experience building inclusive, trust-based relationships with medical staff and a strong reputation for engaging and supporting patient populations.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualification: Three (3) years of experience in outstanding clinical practice, preferably in an academic setting with demonstration of strong leadership skills, and success in teaching residents and medical students. Bilingual/Medical Spanish is preferred but not required.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?: Yes

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 01/05/2026

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: 09/09/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit a UTRGV Faculty Employment Application, resume and official transcripts to Alberto Castillo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Texas 78539 or send application via https://careers.utrgv.edu/