Director 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:
Brownsville:
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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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.

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…