Assistant Professor - Environmental Studies
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

F00592P

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Environmental Studies

Department:

Liberal Arts

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 College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Studies.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits at UTA:

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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:

We seek an innovative scholar or artist and gifted teacher whose work focuses on the environment, sustainability, and migration. Areas of specialization may include climate change migration, migration and environmental justice, rural-urban migration, the impacts of borders on environments and ecosystems, and migration and water scarcity or energy resources.The position is open to applicants in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. The eventual hire will have a home department in the College of Liberal Arts and must have a strong background and an active program of scholarship or creative work in their disciplinary area. We are also especially seeking candidates who can demonstrate potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, and community engagement, to build on existing strengths in environmental studies across the College and university. Successful candidates may collaborate with established centers in the university, such as the Center for Greater Southwestern Studies or the Center for Mexican American Studies.While we are particularly interested in scholars and artists who focus on topics relevant to the U.S. Southwest, a region deeply affected by environmental issues related to migration and borders, we also encourage applicants whose work connects regional concerns to global environmental issues and environmental sustainability for interdisciplinary practice.

Required Qualifications:

A terminal degree such as a PhD or MFA is required by the date of appointment, September 1, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

A record of peer-reviewed publication or creative work. Experience or interest in teaching courses on environmental topics that complement courses offered in the College of Liberal Arts. Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.

Department Information:

The College of Liberal Arts (CoLA) is an intellectually diverse college within our university. The college includes departments that represent the fine and performing arts, humanities, and social sciences. CoLA faculty and students pursue creative activity and scholarship that is on the cutting edge of disciplines from theatre arts to philosophy, from criminology to sociology, and more.

CoLA students choose tried and true academic paths, as well as explore interdisciplinary minors and certificates in areas like technical writing, forensic science, disability studies, and medical humanities. In each area of study, our students work closely with world-class faculty to learn transferrable skills, industry culture, and professionalism.

Our college emphasizes student engagement through study abroad, internships, and service learning. CoLA students from UTA can be found within larger communities, serving as medical interpreters and poll officials, music teachers, and legal volunteers. Our students go on to succeed within countless workplaces and professions that require teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, research aptitude, and adaptability.

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:

Assistant Professor - Environment and Sustainability

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

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 ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2025

Open Date:

10/16/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/30042 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)
• Contact information for 3 references
  
  

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Associate Professor Neill Matheson: matheson@uta.edu

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

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