Description

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, , 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, 2026, for the start of the Fall 2026 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

Requirements

Minimum requirements for this position include: (1) a Ph.D. or equivalent in one of the disciplines noted above or a related discipline that aligns with a focus on precision health and informatics research; (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.