Assistant Professor - Health and Society
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

F00593P

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Health and Society

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 an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) specializing in Health and Society. 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 that is determined by their primary disciplinary area, in which they are expected to have an active program of scholarship or creative work.

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 whose research focuses on health and society. Example areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, biomedical ethics, cultural conceptions of illness and health, disability studies, global health and health justice, medical anthropology, and the social determinants of health.

We are especially seeking candidates who demonstrate strong potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, and community engagement, and who can build on existing strengths across the College and University. Successful candidates may collaborate with established interdisciplinary programs within the college, such as ASL and Deaf Studies, Disability Studies, and Medical Humanities and Bioethics.

As a part of their responsibilities, the eventual hire will

• Develop and teach courses on topics related to health and society;
• Maintain an active and interdisciplinary research program and build a strong record of academic output (e.g., peer-reviewed articles and presentations at national or international conferences); and
• Participate in service within the Department, College, University, and the broader academic community.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Anthropology, Communication, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment (September 1, 2025).
• The demonstrated ability to engage in interdisciplinary research contributing to the understanding of health and society. The candidate should have a record of, or demonstrated potential for, successful research and publication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach courses and develop cross-disciplinary initiatives, programs, and curricula.

• A record of, or demonstrated potential for, publishing in top-tier journals or academic presses.

• Demonstrated excellence, or clear evidence of potential for excellence, in teaching and mentorship.

Department Information:

The mission of the College of Liberal Arts is to provide a learning community wherein students are provided both broad-based and specialized education and to vitalize the educational process by creating and transmitting knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity. The College of Liberal Arts offers programs of study in 12 academic units: Art and Art History, Communication, Criminology and Criminal Justice, English, History and Geography, Linguistics and TESOL, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy and Humanities, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology, and Theatre Arts and Dance. The college also offers interdisciplinary programs of undergraduate study, including Disability Studies, Medical Humanities, Mexican American Studies, Southwestern Studies, and Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies.

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 - Health and Society

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/30064 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for 3 references

Optional Documents:

• Evidence of teaching ability (2-3 course evaluations and/or syllabi)

Applicants must apply by December 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately after that and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Eli Shupe at eli.shupe@uta.edu.

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

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