Part-time Lecturer in Occupational Therapy CoHP

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Edinburg, TX 78539

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• Posting Number: PTFRGV
  1008
• Working Title:
  
  Part-time Lecturer in Occupational Therapy CoHP
• Location:
  
  Edinburg, Texas
• Division/Organization:
  Division of Health Affairs
• Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
• FTE
• Scope of Job:
  The Department of Occupational Therapy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) seeks applicants for a non-tenure, part-time lecturer in its entry level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program for the 2025 summer term. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions.

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 our UTRGV website.

The qualifications to be considered as a non-tenure track, part-time Lecturer is an earned doctoral degree of an academic (non-clinical) doctorate degree (e.g., PhD, Ed.D.) or post professional doctorate (e.g., OTD) in occupational therapy from an accredited institution.

The occupational therapist who holds an entry-level master’s degree with a concentration of experience and/or expertise in the OT practice area(s) needed by the program will be considered.

OT candidate must have three (3) or more years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. Occupational Therapists must hold a Texas License or be eligible for a license in Texas as an occupational therapist.

Teaching experience is desirable, as well as the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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06/01/2026

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