Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
F01180P
Position Title
Open Rank Faculty Position (Associate or Full Professor) in Psychology
Functional Title
Open Rank Faculty Position (Associate or Full Professor) in Psychology
Department
Psychology
Salary Range
Negotiable
Pay Basis
Monthly
Position Status
Academic Year
Location
Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date
09/16/2026
Posting Close Date
04/01/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Desired Start Date
08/01/2027
Job Summary
Position Description
The Department of Psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is accepting applications for a tenure system faculty position in Psychology. The search is focused on finding an excellent candidate with research interests related to Brain Health. This candidate will also have leadership experience and/or expertise to serve as the inaugural head of the Brain Health BS program. BBS is actively working toward approval of this new Bachelor of Science in Brain Health that will be housed in the Department of Psychology but will cut across all departments in BBS and with strong partnerships across multiple schools on campus. This new degree program will serve as a gateway for creation of a new arm in our workforce with strong support from the DFW corporate and industry community. The Center for BrainHealth is a recognized world leader in the study of Brain Health and for 25 years has led the DFW community in creating recognition for the importance of brain health and states of disease in everyday life. Candidates at Associate or Full Professor levels with funded research programs will be considered. Teaching responsibilities will contribute to the department's undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in Psychology and the new BS in Brain Health. Teaching responsibilities also include mentoring of doctoral, masters, and undergraduate students.
The appointment commences for the fall 2027 semester.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD or equivalent in Psychology, Cognition and Neuroscience, or a related discipline is required and a track record of obtaining and maintaining extramural research funding that is commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. 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: demonstration of leadership experience.
UT Dallas School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences and the Department of Psychology
The University of Texas at Dallas is a Carnegie R1 Research Institution and is the fastest growing university in Texas. The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) is one of seven schools at UT Dallas and ranked 2nd in total new research grants and research expenditures over the past year. BBS stands uniquely positioned to advance knowledge and improve lives through the efforts of its 119 faculty members and 3,200 students.
In North Texas, BBS serves as a trailblazer where research, education, and clinical training come together to prepare future leaders. It is home to world-class faculty with work ranging from bench-top to bedside studies, and ample resources and opportunities for students and faculty alike.
In the past year, BBS was recognized by the BlueRidge Institute for being #1 in Texas and #2 in the United States for NIH funding for schools of its type. Within BBS and the highly collaborative UT Dallas community, 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 and clinical leaders of tomorrow. Collectively, BBS leads UT Dallas in R&D rate and new awards per faculty as well as many student success metrics across the university.
The Department of Psychology is one of three departments within the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. The department houses 48 faculty and has almost 1,500 students. It is home to a large number of multi-grant funded faculty members. The department has a distinguished legacy of world class research across cognitive neuroscience and developmental science. It also houses multiple pioneering AI-engaged faculty innovating in the fields of cognitive science and human-computer interface research. The Department has a rich history of housing well-known research Centers that lead their respective fields around the globe.
The Department of Psychology is home to the Bachelor of Science in Psychology, BS in Cognitive Science, and BS in Child Learning and Development. It is also home to the MS in Psychology, the MS in Human Development and Childhood Disorders, and the PhD in Psychology. It also shares degree programs with the Department of Neuroscience for the MS in Applied Cognition and Neuroscience and the PhD in Cognition and Neuroscience. The BS in Psychology represents the 7th most popular undergraduate major at UT Dallas. As of fall 2026, the department enrolled its first cohort of Clinical Psychological Science PhD students along with the opening of our Psychological Sciences and Education Center in summer 2026.
Additional opportunities for vibrant interdisciplinary collaborations are available with UT Dallas Centers including the Center for Vital Longevity, the Center for Children and Families, the Texas Biomedical Device Center, the Center for Advanced Pain Studies, and the Psychological Services and Education Center. 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.
The UT Dallas Clinical and Translational Research Center, led and directed under BBS, 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.
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.
Priority will be given to completed applications received by November 15th. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on April 1, 2027.
Minimum Education and Experience
An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.
Preferred Education and Experience
Demonstration of leadership service is preferred.
Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence
Prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes
Contribute assessment information and data as requested
Mentor and/or advise undergraduate and/or graduate students
Establish and/or continue an independent line of research
Continue to expand professional influence in the academic discipline through research and/or publication
Engage in service within the academic unit, the university, and the profession as appropriate based on teaching and research constraints
Teach one (1) to three (3) classes each academic year
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
