Assistant Professor (early career tenure-track) for the UT Dallas FIRST Research Program

Position Description

The NIH-funded Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation ( FIRST) Research Program at UT Dallas is seeking to recruit three qualified first-time tenure-track faculty members in the broad and intersecting fields of cancer, brain/neuroscience, and biomedical engineering. All research areas are welcome, including mechanistic, quantitative and population science approaches.

We seek to recruit a cohort of junior faculty from broad backgrounds who will drive research in health-related fields and catalyze a climate of inclusive excellence. Through these hires and related research activities, UT Dallas aims to enhance our academic and research missions, help new hires succeed, and strengthen our rich environment to benefit everyone at UT Dallas. Successful applicants will meet the highest standards of scholarship, teaching, professional activity, and commitment to broad exceptional outcomes that will help shape and sustain the climate of belonging at our institution. The UT Dallas FIRST research program offers outstanding start-up packages, with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Minimum Education and Experience: Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree and the ability to direct independently-funded research programs. Candidates may not have held a prior tenure-track position or have received an independent NIH research award, such as an R01 or equivalent. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Successful applicants will be appointed to faculty positions in the academic schools and departments that best match their research and teaching interests. These include the Departments of Neuroscience, Psychology and Speech, Languageand Hearing in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, the Department of Bioengineering in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Sciences, and the Departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry and Biochemistry in

the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Applicants should upload the following:

* Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.

* Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

* Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments; and

* Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received before December 1, 2024.

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 30,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).

UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.

The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources. "LilyPad" lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals).

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth ( DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university.

Candidates with research in brain sciences, cancer or biomedical engineering are preferred.

Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence;
Prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes;
Contribute assessment information and data as requested;
Mentor and/or advise undergraduate and/or graduate students;
Establish and/or continue an independent line of research;
Continue to expand professional influence in the academic discipline through research and/or publication;
Engage in service within the academic unit, the university, and the profession as appropriate based on teaching and research constraints .

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.