Associate or Professor Faculty Position and Director of Clinical & Translational Research Center

Posting Number F01087P Position Title Associate or Professor Faculty Position and Director of Clinical & Translational Research Center Functional Title Associate or Professor Faculty Position and Director of Clinical & Translational Research Center Department Behavioral and Brain Sciences Salary Range Negotiable Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Academic Year Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 10/27/2025 Posting Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Desired Start Date 08/01/2026

Job Summary

Position Description

The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) seeks to fill a tenure-system late Associate or Full Professor faculty position with a scientist leading an established clinical research program and qualified to serve as the Director of the Clinical & Translational Research Center (CTRC) at UT Dallas. The CTRC is a Center jointly supported between the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences and the UT Dallas Office of Research and Innovation.

Researchers assessing pharmaceutical or device-based interventions with FDA oversight (approved IND or IDE) will be prioritized for hire. Applicants leading rigorous clinical trial programs outside the oversight of the FDA will also be considered. This position requires an active research program with current extramural funding, publications in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals, a record of excellence in teaching, and a history of institutional and professional service.

Successful applicants will be appointed to the Department of Neuroscience, the Department of Psychology, or the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing. Faculty members teach undergraduate and graduate level courses within their discipline and area of expertise. Joint appointments are possible and cross-listing of undergraduate and graduate seminars facilitates multi-disciplinary student education.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum

Education and Experience:

A PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline is required prior to employment, with a significant history of clinical research leadership and an active, ongoing, funded research portfolio. 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:

A history of research collaborations broadly housed in the disciplines of neuroscience, psychology, or speech, language, and hearing is preferred. Candidates with clinical or translational research programs will be prioritized for hire.

The Clinical & Translational Research Center and the School of Behavioral & Brain Sciences

The University of Texas at Dallas is a Carnegie R1 institution and among the fastest growing universities in the nation. The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) stands uniquely positioned to advance knowledge and improve lives.

In North Texas, BBS serves as a leader where research, education, and clinical training come together to prepare future leaders. It is home to a world-class faculty with work ranging from bench-top to bedside studies, and ample resources and opportunities for students and faculty members alike.

Collectively, BBS leads UT Dallas in R&D rate and new awards per faculty. It houses 111 faculty members and almost 3,000 students. The BBS faculty are affiliated with the Department of Psychology, the Department of Neuroscience, and/or the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing. Many faculty members have affiliations with more than one department and collaborations across departments are encouraged. Faculty members teach undergraduate and graduate level courses within their discipline and area of expertise.

All three BBS Departments are home to thriving undergraduate programs with multiple tracks that support students with diverse career interests, in addition to offering robust master's degrees and PhD programs. BBS additionally houses highly regarded clinical education programs in both Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, including the nation's 5th ranked audiology program and 18th ranked speech-language pathology program, and is in the process of launching a new Clinical Psychological Science program.

In the past year, BBS was recognized by the Blue Ridge Institute for being #1 in Texas and #3 in the United States for NIH funding for schools of its type. Within BBS, faculty members are surrounded by colleagues who interface with science and technology at every level of translation - with a keen focus on using our science to impact the health and…