Job Summary:
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is excited to announce a cluster hiring initiative in support of Synergies for Sustainability Solutions, advancing research in Sustainable Design, Environmental Planning, Social and Cultural Sustainability, and Environmental Economics. This initiative seeks to enhance UTA's expertise by developing innovative, interdisciplinary solutions to global environmental challenges.
This cluster aims to foster a collaborative and multidisciplinary research initiative investigating sustainability solutions and their environmental, economic, and social contexts correlated to spatial and cultural factors. This initiative aligns with UTA's strategic research priorities in Sustainability & Resilience and Data-Driven Discovery.
We invite applications from candidates with expertise in sustainable infrastructure, resilient planning & policy, humanistic geography, ecological design, building information modeling, life cycle assessment, circular economy, and environmental accounting, relating these topics to human factors and societal challenges.
Ideal candidates will advance learning and knowledge through research, teaching, service, and commercialization in disciplines in our College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs, College of Business, and College of Liberal Arts.
The new faculty hires will bridge disciplines across the college/school and their departments, stimulating innovative research and teaching efforts. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprising individuals with various backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We seek candidates with funded research programs who can produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline. A strong promise of extramural grant funding will also be considered for Assistant Professor applicants. New faculty will be expected to deliver high-quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from various backgrounds and experiences.
The appointments are expected to commence September 1, 2025, for the start of the Fall 2025 semester. The highest consideration will be given to applicants with a demonstrated record of interdisciplinary research, scholarly achievements, peer-reviewed creative work, and excellence with a clear potential to develop a well-funded research program.
Essential Duties:
The successful applicant will be committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service and will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, build and lead a team of student researchers, implement a program of externally funded research that yields top-tier publications, and contribute to professional service within UTA and the external community.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum requirements for this position include: (1) a Ph.D. or equivalent in one of the disciplines noted above or a related discipline; (2) a strong publication record or potential in the field of expertise; (3) strong research program with existing external funding or potential for funding; and (4) commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Special Instructions:
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/30019 and submit the following materials:
- Full CV and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
- Statement on Research/Creative Work describing past, present, and future research, including how they foster (or will foster) collaborative and interdisciplinary research environments. Please highlight current funding.
- Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from various backgrounds and experiences.
- Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.
The priority deadline for review is November 11, 2024.
Questions may be addressed to provost@uta.edu.
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location: Arlington
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