Director of the School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling

Office Location The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 1201 W. University Drive Human Resources MASS Building 2 nd Floor Edinburg, TX 78539 Edinburg: View phone number on click.appcast.io Brownsville: View phone number on click.appcast.io Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Faculty Recruitment: College of Engineering & Computer Science: View email address on click.appcast.io Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: View email address on click.appcast.io Director of the School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. 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. Leadership Role of the Director The Director of the School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling serves as the academic and administrative leader of the school, equivalent to a department chair, at UTRGV . This role requires visionary leadership, strategic planning, and a commitment to advancing the mission of the university and the College of Health Professions. The Director is expected to: Provide strategic academic leadership to advance the school’s mission in teaching, research, and service, with a focus on innovation, excellence, and impact. Drive enrollment growth at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a particular emphasis on expanding and strengthening the PhD program. Champion research development, fostering a culture of inquiry and scholarship that supports UTRGV’s goal of achieving R1 status as designated by the Carnegie Commission. Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive academic community, promoting shared governance, transparency, and mutual respect among faculty, staff, and students. Lead the school’s administrative operations, including budget management, policy enforcement, and resource allocation to support strategic priorities. Recruit, retain, and mentor high-quality faculty and staff, supporting their professional development and fostering a culture of academic excellence. Oversee faculty evaluation, promotion, and development processes, ensuring alignment with university standards and best practices in higher education. Strengthen external partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations, enhancing the school’s visibility and impact within the university and broader community. Advance curricular innovation and student success initiatives, ensuring academic programs are responsive to evolving professional and societal needs. Foster effective communication and conflict resolution, addressing concerns and promoting a positive and productive academic climate. Engage stakeholders in shaping the school’s direction, including faculty, students, alumni, community partners, and university leadership. As a faculty member, the Director is also expected to maintain an active role in teaching (with a reduced load), research, and service, modeling the values of academic engagement and leadership. Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate will: Have a PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling, PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, PhD in Counselor Education, PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, or similar (e.g., PhD in Rehabilitation Psychology, ScD in Rehabilitation Science, RhD in Rehabilitation, PhD in Mental Health Counseling, EdD in Educational Leadership, EdD in Counseling, etc.). Be a tenured associate professor or higher. Have a demonstrated commitment to student success and satisfaction. Have strong organizational and management skills Have experience with faculty governance. Have a demonstrated ability to secure grants and external funding. Have a proven record of scholarship and current knowledge of the state of the field. Preferred Qualifications Tenured, full professor. Experience as chair, assistant chair, or program director. Experience at a Carnegie classified R2 doctoral university – high research activity – or higher. Experience and/or knowledge of distributed campus models. License or Certification Required? License or Certification Required? Yes Salary Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience. Desired Start Date Desired Start Date 07/01/2027 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 Open Date 10/12/2026 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. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas Rio Grande Valley