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Open-Rank TT/T Faculty Position

The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TXtoday

PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $97k (60 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Tenure-track/tenured professor researching functional, energy, or polymer materials and teaching MSE courses.

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Why it is interesting. Open-rank tenure-track with explicit polymer materials focus and startup funding for a new lab

Might not be for you. Requires building an externally funded research program — heavy grant-writing and teaching load, not an industry R&D role

Technical lead PhD-friendlyPostdoc bridge Publishes regularlyRoom for your own research

Core polymer roleMaterials Science and Engineering Department... research areas: (a) functional materials, (b) materials for energy, and (c) polymer materials

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Role
Academic / Postdoc

Role details

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 © 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 extramurally funded research program. For the tenured position, candidates should have an exemplary record of scholarship and recognized leadership in their related field.

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements for this position include (1) a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or 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.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate would also have the following professional and personal characteristics:

  • 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. Duties include (1) building and leading a team of Ph.D. researchers and postdocs, (2) developing externally funded research programs that yield top-tier publications, and (3) commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

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Common questions

Does The University of Texas at Arlington sponsor H-1B visas?

The University of Texas at Arlington has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Open-Rank TT/T Faculty Position role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Open-Rank TT/T Faculty Position role at The University of Texas at Arlington based?

This role is based in Arlington, TX.

What degree is required for the Open-Rank TT/T Faculty Position role at The University of Texas at Arlington?

This role requires a PhD.

What polymers or materials does this Open-Rank TT/T Faculty Position role work with?

polymer materials, functional materials, materials for energy.