Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Environmental Science

The University of Texas at Arlington is hiring an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Environmental Science for a tenure-track position. The role focuses on environmental exposomics and interdisciplinary research, integrating omic-based approaches with environmental science. Candidates should have expertise in data analytics, health impacts, and environmental studies. Collaboration opportunities exist within various scientific fields. This is a full-time position based in Arlington, TX, with comprehensive benefits.
Position Information

Posting Number

F00560P

Position Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Environmental Science

Department

Earth & Environmental Science

Location

Arlington

Job Family

Faculty

Position Status

Full-time

Rank

Open-T/TT

Work Hours

Standard

Open to

External and Internal

FLSA

Exempt

Duration

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis

Monthly

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Job Summary

The Department in Earth and Environmental Science in the College of
Science, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites
applications for an Open Rank (Assistant, Associate or Full
Professor) Tenure Track position in the broad area of environmental
exposomics as part of larger multi-department omics cluster
initiative within the College of Science . We seek a
broadly-trained scientist who complements the interdisciplinary
nature of the department and college to integrate omic-based
approaches with environmental science. Relevant research areas for
this hire would include: 1. machine learning of multi-dimensional
environmental and health data to discover the etiology and
pathology of chronic diseases; 2. study of collective effects of
environment (physical, chemical, biological exposure, climate
change) on organisms, including One Health remote sensing (land
changes, pathogens, zoonotic disease); 3.exposomic global health
data analytics (infectious disease, climate change) 4.Computational
models for processing multi-OMICs data (overlay data from different
strata of OMICs and environmental epidemiological investigation);
5.Omic (epigenetic, transcriptomic, proteomic, etc.) signatures of
environmental exposure and their impacts on health.

Opportunities for collaboration exist within the department in the
areas of geosciences, environmental chemistry and toxicology,
environmental health, climate change, atmospheric chemistry, and
with other research groups in the College of Science in the areas
of genomics, proteomics, biochemistry, and data science. The ideal
candidate would add to existing strengths in omic-scale approaches
within the department and college, and benefit from existing and
planned expansions of related infrastructure at UTA, including the
North Texas Genome Center, the Shimadzu Center for Advanced
Analytical Chemistry, and the Division of Data Science. Additional
resources in the department include the Shimadzu Institute for
Research and Technologies such as the Center for Environmental,
Forensics, and Material Science and an ultraclean laboratory within
the Earth and Environmental Science building.

Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our
employees at the University.

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have
created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation
package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you
are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and
paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total
value of your benefits, please click on the following link:

https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

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

Standard research expectations for faculty include publishing
research in peer-reviewed journals, acquiring research grants, and
advising undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs in
research. Startup packages are provided to enable new faculty to
jump-start their research group in advance of winning research
grants.

Faculty are expected to continuously improve their teaching, and
UTA offers Learning and Development Resources as well as
opportunities with the STEM Education Research Collaboratorium and
Resource Center.

Service duties include departmental committee work (such as
organizing colloquia, graduate student admissions, or faculty
hiring), service to the university, service to the community, and
national service to research and education infrastructure. Faculty
often serve on national review panels, referee journal articles,
and engage in public education and outreach.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in environmental science
or in the geosciences.

We seek an individual with an established research and mentorship
record who will develop new and expand existing collaborations
among faculty, researchers, and students within and outside the
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, as part of the
Omics-related cluster initiative in the College of Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Department Information

The department consists of groups of faculty who interact and
collaborate within and between groups representing Earth and
Environmental Sciences including atmospheric and environmental
chemistry, environmental health, climate change and oceanography,
geochronology, tracer hydrology, hydrogeology, paleoclimate,
paleontology, and sedimentary geology. We offer both M.S. and Ph.D.
graduate degrees in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Information
on the EES program can be found at http://www.uta.edu/ees/index.php
.

Located in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, the
Center for Environmental, Forensics, and Material Science
encompasses the most up-to-date techniques for the study of major
and trace element analysis, contaminant detection, and material
structures. Instrumentation includes multiple X-ray platforms and
electron microprobe analyzer, atomic absorption, inductively
coupled plasma-mass spectrometry, Raman spectrometry, and Fourier
transform infrared spectroscopy. The facility has applications in
environmental science, geological science, and material
engineering.

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

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 .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

09/01/2025

Open Date

09/04/2024

Review Start Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29339
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
• Summary of current and proposed research (required three
pages)
• Statement of teaching interests (required max. one
page)

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

Questions may be addressed to Search Committee Chair Prof. Un-Jung
Kim at unjung.kim@uta.edu .

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

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover/Interest Letter
• Statement of Research Interests
• Statement of Teaching Interest/Philosophy

Optional Documents
• Transcripts