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Posting Details
Posting Number
F00772P
Position Title
Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Cluster Hire in SustainableEarth Systems
Functional Title
Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Cluster Hire in SustainableEarth Systems
Department
NSM Deans Office
Salary Range
Pay Basis
Monthly
Position Status
Academic Year
Location
Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date
10/23/2023
Posting Close Date
01/31/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Desired Start Date
08/01/2024
Job Summary
Position Description
The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is pleased to announce a cluster hiring initiative in Sustainable Earth Systems. Across the UT Dallas campus, we are seeking eleven outstanding tenure-track faculty (open-rank) through a cluster hiring initiative as follows: three positions led by the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM), one position led by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS), and seven led by the Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM). The new faculty hires will bridge disciplines across the schools and their departments, stimulating innovative research and teaching efforts to create a 'living learning laboratory' that offers open views needed to tackle complex problems in science, engineering, business, healthcare, law, public policy, and much more. Joint appointments across schools and departments may be possible where backgrounds and experience provide synergies across campus.
The appointments are expected to commence August 1, 2024, for the start of the Fall 2024 semester.
Qualifications
Positions in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Minimum Education and Experience:
A PhDor equivalent in Earth, Environmental, Physical, Biochemical Sciences, or a related discipline is required prior to employment. 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.
Preferred Education and Experience:
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).
Positions led by other Schools (Qualifications listed under separate links)
Naveen Jindal School of Management
The Naveen Jindal School of Management has seven searches which include sustainability as an area of interest.
Please refer to the following search numbers on the Faculty Jobs website:
F00751P: Accounting
F00754P: Finance
F00755P: Information Systems
F00756P: Managerial Economics
F00749P: Marketing
F00753P: Operations Management
F00752P: Organizations, Strategy, and International Management
School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Sustainability.
We are looking for a creative, collaborative, and innovative scholar with expertise in policy-relevant research related to sustainability. In addition to research on effective public policies that promote sustainability, specific areas of research could include sustainable agriculture, public and corporate sustainability practices, common pool resource problems, environmental policy making and enforcement, sustainable cities, sustainable development, and the sustainable economy.
For further details and to submit an application, please refer to search F00762P.
About the Schools
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM)
NSM has been a key foundation of the rapidly growing success of UT Dallas, even before the university's inaugural year in 1969. Its departments and research centers continue to play a vital role in the University's transformation to one of the top research institutions in the United States. Asking fundamental questions about the universe and developing responsive tools for global dilemmas creates a powerful engine for our innovation and discovery. The school boasts outstanding tenure track faculty in areas ranging from the smallest nano-scales to the great cosmos. Its programs - highly ranked by US News and World Report - provide students with hands-on laboratory and real-world project experience in frontier areas of fundamental and applied sciences that create rich academic experiences leading to exciting professional opportunities.
School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS)
EPPS at UT Dallas is a national leader in research addressing critical social, political and economic issues. Our graduates work in government, nonprofits and the private sector, with many pursuing advanced degrees that prepare them for leadership roles in advancing positive change on the local, national and global level.
Naveen Jindal School of Management
The Jindal School of Management (JSOM) is the largest school within UT Dallas with an enrollment of more than 10,400 students. Based on publications in 24 top journals tracked by the UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings™, JSOM ranks 2nd in research productivity in North America during 2018-2022. The Financial Times ranks our research productivity 6th worldwide (2023). U.S. News and World Report ranks our full-time MBA program #27 in Best Business Schools (2023-24). U.S. News and World Report (2023-24) ranks our online MBA program #17 in Best Online MBA Programs.
Application Instructions
Applicants should upload the following for positions in NSM, or via the links provided above for positions in EPPS or JSOM:
• 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 will be given to completed applications received by December 1, 2023. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the posting is closed on January 31, 2024.
The University and Community
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 31,000 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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.
Minimum Education and Experience
An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.
Preferred Education and Experience
PhDor equivalent in Earth, Environmental, Physical, Biochemical Sciences, or a related discipline is required prior to employment.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
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.
Posting Details
Posting Number
F00772P
Position Title
Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Cluster Hire in SustainableEarth Systems
Functional Title
Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Cluster Hire in SustainableEarth Systems
Department
NSM Deans Office
Salary Range
Pay Basis
Monthly
Position Status
Academic Year
Location
Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date
10/23/2023
Posting Close Date
01/31/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Desired Start Date
08/01/2024
Job Summary
Position Description
The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is pleased to announce a cluster hiring initiative in Sustainable Earth Systems. Across the UT Dallas campus, we are seeking eleven outstanding tenure-track faculty (open-rank) through a cluster hiring initiative as follows: three positions led by the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM), one position led by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS), and seven led by the Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM). The new faculty hires will bridge disciplines across the schools and their departments, stimulating innovative research and teaching efforts to create a 'living learning laboratory' that offers open views needed to tackle complex problems in science, engineering, business, healthcare, law, public policy, and much more. Joint appointments across schools and departments may be possible where backgrounds and experience provide synergies across campus.
The appointments are expected to commence August 1, 2024, for the start of the Fall 2024 semester.
Qualifications
Positions in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Minimum Education and Experience:
A PhDor equivalent in Earth, Environmental, Physical, Biochemical Sciences, or a related discipline is required prior to employment. 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.
Preferred Education and Experience:
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).
Positions led by other Schools (Qualifications listed under separate links)
Naveen Jindal School of Management
The Naveen Jindal School of Management has seven searches which include sustainability as an area of interest.
Please refer to the following search numbers on the Faculty Jobs website:
F00751P: Accounting
F00754P: Finance
F00755P: Information Systems
F00756P: Managerial Economics
F00749P: Marketing
F00753P: Operations Management
F00752P: Organizations, Strategy, and International Management
School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Sustainability.
We are looking for a creative, collaborative, and innovative scholar with expertise in policy-relevant research related to sustainability. In addition to research on effective public policies that promote sustainability, specific areas of research could include sustainable agriculture, public and corporate sustainability practices, common pool resource problems, environmental policy making and enforcement, sustainable cities, sustainable development, and the sustainable economy.
For further details and to submit an application, please refer to search F00762P.
About the Schools
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM)
NSM has been a key foundation of the rapidly growing success of UT Dallas, even before the university's inaugural year in 1969. Its departments and research centers continue to play a vital role in the University's transformation to one of the top research institutions in the United States. Asking fundamental questions about the universe and developing responsive tools for global dilemmas creates a powerful engine for our innovation and discovery. The school boasts outstanding tenure track faculty in areas ranging from the smallest nano-scales to the great cosmos. Its programs - highly ranked by US News and World Report - provide students with hands-on laboratory and real-world project experience in frontier areas of fundamental and applied sciences that create rich academic experiences leading to exciting professional opportunities.
School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS)
EPPS at UT Dallas is a national leader in research addressing critical social, political and economic issues. Our graduates work in government, nonprofits and the private sector, with many pursuing advanced degrees that prepare them for leadership roles in advancing positive change on the local, national and global level.
Naveen Jindal School of Management
The Jindal School of Management (JSOM) is the largest school within UT Dallas with an enrollment of more than 10,400 students. Based on publications in 24 top journals tracked by the UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings™, JSOM ranks 2nd in research productivity in North America during 2018-2022. The Financial Times ranks our research productivity 6th worldwide (2023). U.S. News and World Report ranks our full-time MBA program #27 in Best Business Schools (2023-24). U.S. News and World Report (2023-24) ranks our online MBA program #17 in Best Online MBA Programs.
Application Instructions
Applicants should upload the following for positions in NSM, or via the links provided above for positions in EPPS or JSOM:
• 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 will be given to completed applications received by December 1, 2023. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the posting is closed on January 31, 2024.
The University and Community
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 31,000 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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.
Minimum Education and Experience
An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.
Preferred Education and Experience
PhDor equivalent in Earth, Environmental, Physical, Biochemical Sciences, or a related discipline is required prior to employment.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
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.
