"Open Rank Tenure-System Faculty Position in Clinical Trials and Therapeutic Development"

Position Description

The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) seeks to recruit a tenure system faculty member with experience in clinical trials and therapeutic development who will help expand our reputation as a clinical trial hub and serve as a core exemplar for BBS, helping to build a culture of clinical trials across UT Dallas. 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 (or strong potential for) 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. Applicants for Associate or Full Professor appointments should have current extramural funding and a strong track record of research productivity, teaching, and mentorship. 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 BlueRidge 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 well-being of people around the world while training the scientific leaders of tomorrow.

The UT Dallas Clinical and Translational Research Center provides comprehensive support for clinical research including regulatory support, administrative staffing, and access to core facilities. Clinical and translational research programs are additionally facilitated by the UT Dallas Sammons BrainHealth Imaging Center.

Additional opportunities for vibrant interdisciplinary collaborations are available with UT Dallas Centers including the Callier Center for Communication Disorders, the Center for Vital Longevity, the Center for Children and Families, the Texas Biomedical Device Center, and the Center for Advanced Pain Studies. BBS faculty also have vigorous collaborations with the UT Dallas Bioengineering and Electrical Engineering programs, the UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Baylor University Medical Center.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references. References will be requested for applicants who move forwards to the interview stage.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by December 1, 2025. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on March 15, 2026.

Questions should be directed to BBS.PeopleOps@utdallas.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

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