Rank TT​/T Faculty Position

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

• A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a related discipline.
• A strong publication record or potential in the field of expertise.
• A strong research program with existing external funding or potential for funding.
• Commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

• 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.

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.

• Build and lead a team of Ph.D. researchers and postdocs.
• Develop externally funded research programs that yield top-tier publications.
• Commit to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.