Job Details

Type: Full-Time (Non-Tenure Track – Academic Professional Track)
Posted: November 15, 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Research – Big Data for Healthcare
Posting Number: F00626P
Location: UTARI (UTA Research Institute), Fort Worth, Texas
Department: UTA Research Institute
Job Family: Faculty
Rank: Non-Tenured
Duration: Funding expected to continue
Work Hours: Standard
Open To: External & Internal Candidates
Pay Basis: Monthly
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Desired Start Date: April 1, 2025
Number of Vacancies: 1
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview

The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI) invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Research specializing in Big Data for Healthcare Applications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise and a strong research history aligned with UTARI’s mission of translating academic research into real-world solutions.

Qualified researchers with proven experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, health informatics, human-computer interaction, personalized medicine, or health outcomes are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in collaborative and independent research focused on Big Data in healthcare.

• Work with UTARI faculty and research personnel, along with other UTA departments.

• Publish research findings in high-impact journals.

• Participate in securing funding through research grant proposal development and submission.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated history of funded research as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI).

• Strong record of scholarly contributions in related research areas.

About UTARI

Established in 1987, the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute is a leading applied research center under UTA’s Office of Research and Innovation.

• Located on 13 acres in Riverbend Business Park, Fort Worth.

• Features a 48,000 sq. ft. facility, including 14,000 sq. ft. of advanced laboratories equipped for machining, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, composite material manufacturing, and unmanned systems testing.

• Expansion will include a 12,000 sq. ft. unmanned systems testing facility, scheduled to open in Spring 2025.

• Hosts the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) as part of the national Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program.

About the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

• Located in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metroplex, one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the U.S.

• Serves over 42,000 students, making it the second-largest institution in the UT System.

• Recognized as a Carnegie R-1: Very High Research Activity university.

• Notable rankings:

  • No. 5 – Best for Vets (Military Times)

  • Highest graduate salary outcomes in North Texas (The Wall Street Journal)

  • No. 6 nationally for undergraduate ethnic diversity (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)

• Designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution.

• Generates an estimated $29 billion annually for the Texas economy.

• Current strategic initiatives include:

  • UTA West campus (opening Fall 2028)

  • RISE 100 program, focused on recruiting research faculty

Application Instructions

To apply, visit: https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/31190

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts (only if degree differs from the discipline of instruction)

• Contact information for three references

• PDF copies of three to five research publications (candidate should be lead author)

• Research Statement (maximum 3 pages) outlining proposed research at UTARI over the next 3–5 years

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Inquiry Contact:
Search Committee Chair – Eileen Clements
Email: eclements@uta.edu

Background Screening

Candidates under final consideration will be subject to a criminal background check. If the position grants access to critical infrastructure, additional ongoing security clearance may be required under Texas Executive Order GA-48.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or gender expression is strictly prohibited. Retaliation is also prohibited.

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring disability accommodations during the recruitment process may contact:
Phone: 817-272-5554
Email: ADADocs@uta.edu