Multiple Open Rank Faculty Positions - Community Engaged Research

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Arlington, TEXAS
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Position Information


Posting Number F00485P
Position Title Multiple Open Rank Faculty Positions - Community Engaged Research
Department Provost Office
Location Arlington
Job Family Faculty
Position Status Full-time
Rank Tenure-track
Work Hours Standard
Open to External and Internal
FLSA Exempt
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is pleased to announce a cluster hiring initiative in Community Engaged Research. We are seeking four outstanding tenured and/or tenure-track faculty (open-rank) whose scholarship focuses on families and communities, culturally responsive pedagogy substance abuse, homelessness, housing, social mobility, and/or sustainability. The ideal candidate will advance learning and knowledge through research, teaching, service, and commercialization in disciplines in our College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, or School of Social Work.
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 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.
The appointments are expected to commence September 1, 2024, for the start of the Fall 2024 semester.
College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs: All areas of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture planning, and public affairs will be considered, with a particular interest in communities’ readiness for climate change and climate adaptation. Highest consideration will be given to applicants that have a demonstrated record of interdisciplinary research, scholarly achievements, and excellence with clear potential to develop a well-funded research program (or with an established program, for applicants at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level). More information can be found at https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/cappa/research .
College of Education: All areas of education will be considered. We are looking for a scholar with expertise in mental health and school counseling, juvenile justice education, family-school-community engagement/partnerships, educational policy and diversity in student homelessness, corrections education, education of incarcerated adults, social contexts of education, and/or culturally responsive pedagogy in alternative and urban school environments. More information can be found at https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/education/research .
College of Liberal Arts: All areas of Liberal Arts will be considered, including humanities, social sciences, fine and performing arts. More information on our research strengths can be found at https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/liberal-arts/ .
School of Social Work: All areas of social work will be considered, with particular interest in families, children, or adolescents, including impacts of substance abuse and homelessness. More information on our research strengths can be found at https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/social-work/office-of-research .
We are seeking candidates with expertise in Community Engaged Research, as broadly described above, with a focus on research that spans families and communities, culturally responsive pedagogy in education, substance abuse, homelessness, housing, social mobility, and sustainability.
Notables:
  • Center for Educational Research, Policy and Practice serves as a resource for research and collaboration among educators and leaders throughout Texas and the United States.
  • The Institute of Urban Studies (IUS) is a key research unit for the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs that has been actively conducting community engaged research since 1967. Its mandated mission is to conduct research and provide technical assistance to city and county governments, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations, and to offer education and teaching opportunities to individuals either already in or contemplating public service careers.
  • The Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions, and Dollars (CTEDD) is a USDOT (Tier-1) University Transportation Center supported by the United States Department of Transportation. CTEDD is a University of Texas at Arlington-led partnership with the other universities, including California Polytechnic State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of South Florida.


Important Message
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 Arlington community and the general public.
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
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.
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 that clearly aligns with a focus on community-engaged research; (2) strong publication record or potential in 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
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
For additional information on our departments, please go to:
CAPPA:https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/cappa
Education:https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/education
Social Work:https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/social-work/programs
Liberal Arts:https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/liberal-arts/academics
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Working Title
EEO Statement
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ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 4
Desired Start Date 09/01/2024
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/26888
and upload the following:
  • Full CV and cover letter summarizing your interests and qualifications for the position
  • Statement of teaching philosophy describing your conceptualizations of teaching and learning, teaching and assessment methods, and how your teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
  • Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how you foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments.
  • Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.


Optional Documents
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Writing Sample
  • Other Document
  • Relevant URL
  • Veteran Employment Preference – Form DD-214
  • Teaching Evaluations

    • Questions may be addressed to [email protected]

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