Open Rank Clinical Psychologist (Asst/Assoc/Full) in Psychological Science/College of Liberal Arts

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a tenure-track or tenured position (Assistant or Associate/Full rank) in the area of Clinical Psychology. beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. We are interested in experts in any area of clinical psychology, including neuropsychology. The department offers a PhD program in clinical psychology that uses a scientist-practitioner model, an MA program in clinical and experimental psychology, and major in psychology. The department trains students at its Psychology Clinic, which offers both in-house clinical practicum training and research space for students and faculty.

The candidate will be a core faculty member in the clinical Ph.D. program which has been granted accreditation on contingency by the American Psychological Association and is currently being reviewed for full accreditation, having now graduated its first two cohorts. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain an active program of research, seek extramural research funding, teach graduate level courses in the PhD program (https://www.utrgv.edu/cla/academic-programs/clinical-pyschology-phdprogram/index.htm) mentor graduate students in the PhD program in clinical psychology, and serve as a clinical supervisor to students.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter specifying the position and rank for which they are applying, a curriculum vita, list of three references, a research and teaching statement, and three representative publications (upload under ‘Additional Document’). Applications should be submitted online at https://careers.utrgv.edu/. The deadline to submit an applications is November 1st, 2026. Questions about the positions can be sent to Dr.Arthur Cantos, Director of Clinical Training, Ph.D. program,

(arthur.cantos@utrgv.edu) or Dr. Mario Gil (mario.gil@utrgv.edu) Interim Chair, Department of Psychological Science.

UTRGV faculty are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV’s vision, mission and core priorities (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/).

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 Clinical Psychology PhD program is housed under the Department of Psychological

Science in the College of Liberal Arts. At the undergraduate level, the UTRGV

Department of Psychological Science offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology.

At the graduate level, we offer a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Clinical Psychology, a

Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Experimental Psychology, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Clinical Psychology.

The College of Liberal Arts is the university’s largest college. We are proud to serve over 7,000 students with the support of more than 300 full-time faculty members across 12 departments. With over 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, the College of Liberal Arts is a vibrant community where students and faculty collaborate to reach new levels of excellence in teaching, research, and professional innovation.