Open-Rank TT/T Faculty Position

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position in Materials Science and Engineering. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and service. Responsibilities include teaching courses, leading a team of researchers, and developing funded research programs.

The ideal applicant will show a strong publication record and commitment to quality teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the academic community at UTA.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a related discipline is required.
• Candidates should have a strong research program with existing external funding or potential for funding.
• Commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Build and lead a team of Ph.D. researchers and postdocs.
• Develop externally funded research programs that yield top-tier publications.

Skills

Strong publication record

Research funding experience

Teaching commitment

Strong communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

The Materials Science and Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position whose scholarship focuses on one or more of the following research areas: (a) functional materials, (b) materials for energy, and (c) polymer materials. Exceptional candidates in other areas will also be considered. This is an open rank position, and candidates must hold an earned Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field. Applicants for the Assistant Professor position must show exceptional promise for high‑quality research, teaching, professional development, and the ability to build an externally funded research program. For the tenured position, candidates should have an exemplary record of scholarship and recognized leadership in their related field.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a related discipline.
• A strong publication record or potential in the field of expertise.
• A strong research program with existing external funding or potential for funding.
• Commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and willingness to contribute effectively to a research team.
• Integrity in all aspects of personal, institutional, and community involvement.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.

• Build and lead a team of Ph.D. researchers and postdocs.
• Develop externally funded research programs that yield top-tier publications.
• Commit to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.