Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
F01211P
Position Title
Open Rank Faculty Position in Receptor Pharmacology
Functional Title
Open Rank Faculty Position in Receptor Pharmacology
Department
Neuroscience
Salary Range
Negotiable
Pay Basis
Monthly
Position Status
Academic Year
Location
Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date
10/19/2026
Posting Close Date
04/30/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Desired Start Date
08/01/2027
Job Summary
Position Description
The Department of Neuroscience at The University of Texas at Dallas seeks to hire two tenure-system faculty members (open rank) with expertise in receptor pharmacology. The goal of this hiring initiative is to develop an internationally recognized neurotherapeutics research and educational program at UT Dallas that leverages and extends existing University expertise in pain, migraine, and peripheral neuropathy research as well as a growing emphasis in affective disorders, addiction, and/or neurodegeneration. The ideal candidate would conduct highly collaborative receptor pharmacology (which can include GPCRs, ligand-gated ion channels, RTKs, or other receptors) and drug development research in areas of focus aligned with departmental strengths in pain, peripheral neuropathy, migraine, affective disorders, addiction, and/or neurodegeneration. The successful candidate will have a documented history of scholarly work in pharmacology, neuroscience, and/or drug development and will have experience in advancing therapeutics to development stage. Faculty will be expected to collaborate directly with UT Dallas faculty working on identifying targets for therapeutic development but external collaborations are also encouraged. Faculty would be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to pharmacology, neuroscience, and/or development of therapeutics. Faculty will have an opportunity to play a key role in entrepreneurial activities emerging from the Center for Advanced Pain Studies and from other Departments and Centers at UT Dallas.
The appointment commences for the fall 2027 semester.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD in pharmacology, neuroscience, or a related discipline is required prior to employment. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service and evidence of an innovative and productive research program with clear potential for funding. Applicants for Associate or Full Professor appointments should have track records of research productivity, including patents and evidence of drug development activity as well as funding commensurate with those ranks.
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: In addition to a PhD degree, competitive candidates at the Assistant Professor rank would have postdoctoral training in academia or industry and robust publication or patent records.
UT Dallas School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences and the Department of Neuroscience
The University of Texas at Dallas is a Carnegie R1 Research Institution and is among the fastest growing universities in the nation. 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 research programs spanning bench-top to bedside, 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 Neuroscience is one of three departments within BBS. It houses a dynamic and collaborative Neuroscience research community with an extensive amount of extramural funding and robust output of annual publications. The department houses 35 faculty and approximately 1,200 students.
The Department of Neuroscience is home to the BS in Neuroscience degree, representing the 5th largest and one of the most sought-after undergraduate degree programs on the UT Dallas campus. It is also home to the Systems and Cellular Neuroscience PhD program track, and shares degree programs with the Department of Psychology for the MS in Applied Cognition and Neuroscience and the PhD in Cognition and Neuroscience. The Department is housed in a cutting-edge research building that contains state-of-the-art laboratory space and top-notch core facilities.
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.
• A writing/publication sample; and
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.
Priority will be given to completed applications received by February 28,2027. Reviews will continue until
the position is filled or the search is closed on April 30, 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
In addition to a PhD degree, competitive candidates at the Assistant Professor rank would have postdoctoral training in academia or industry and robust publication or patent records.
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 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.
