Faculty Opportunities

Overview

Welcome to the College of Nursing and Health Innovation!

We are a comprehensive center for health care education and research, offering BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD degrees and the nation’s largest nursing program at a public university.

The University of Texas at Arlington is a Carnegie Research 1 institution with more than 100 years of academic excellence and tradition, and is committed to life-enhancing discovery, innovation instruction and caring community engagement. The College is UTA's largest academic unit and is designated a center of excellence by the National League for Nursing. Many of our undergraduate and graduate programs rank among the nation's best.

Why work at CONHI?

Why work at UTA CONHI?

  • Competitive salary and outstanding employee benefits
  • UTA holds many distinguished rankings
  • We attract the best and brightest scholars from around the world
  • Our collaborative environment & commitment to health equity
  • Extensive and longstanding research partnerships across the country and internationally

Current Faculty Openings

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications to fill a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a talented, committed faculty to make substantial contributions to the continued growth of our academic and research programs in a thriving department. Our department is particularly interested in individuals who can make a significant contribution to programming and research in health and disease across the lifespan.

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The Public Health program in the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications to fill a tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a talented, committed faculty to make substantial contributions to the continued growth of our academic and research programs in a thriving Public Health program in the Department of Kinesiology.

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The College of Nursing and Health Innovation at UTA seeks applicants for tenured or tenure-track positions to teach and to conduct research in clinical nursing practice and outcomes research or clinical translational research. We seek faculty members with outstanding qualifications who share the University’s core values of high standards of excellence in innovative and collaborative research and demonstrate a commitment to health equity in education.

CONHI is particularly interested in recruiting innovative nurse scientists who can make a significant contribution to the college’s overarching theme of programming and research in health and disease across the lifespan, with a focus on advancing health and the human condition.

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The Department of Graduate Nursing in CONHI at the UTA invites applications for the Associate Chair of Clinical Education and Clinical Assistant Professor (NTT). Rank is negotiable based on experience.

This position is part of a dynamic leadership team in the Graduate Nursing Department which focuses on providing high-quality nursing programs. Candidates should show evidence of progressive leadership experience and are expected to contribute to the academic and scholarly goals of the university and college. They will oversee the daily operations of the clinical placement and coordination team.

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The Department of Graduate Nursingin the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner clinical assistant professor (non-Tenure track). Rank is negotiable based on experience.

This position is part of a dynamic team in the growing psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. Candidates should show evidence of teaching experience and are expected to contribute to the academic and scholarly goals of the university and college.

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The Department of Undergraduate Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track clinical faculty position in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program teaching at the bedside in obstetric, pediatric, and critical care practice settings. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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School of Social Work/CONHI Smart Hospital Building

CONHI Has a new Smart Hospital

What is the Smart Hospital? CONHI's Smart Hospital is an inclusive Educational and Research entity. The Smart Hospital was recently endorsed by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), for demonstrating excellence in the “Core 4” standards from the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice. This makes UTA one of only 26 universities around the world to receive this endorsement.

Join our ranks of outstanding faculty and apply today! A full list of opportunities can be found here.

Who we are seeking

The College is currently recruiting faculty in an array of exciting and rewarding opportunities and seeks candidates that value excellence, ingenuity and diversity. CONHI has taken significant steps to grow research capacity in order to help tackle major health care challenges through its myriad of labs and a growing roster of talented research faculty who specialize in areas as varied as heart disease, exercise physiology, esophageal cancer, osteoporosis, quality of life and health outcomes.We are looking for faculty members with outstanding qualifications who share the University’s core values of high standards of excellence in innovative and collaborative research, combined with fostering an open and inclusive environment that promotes participation of underrepresented groups in research. 

Where we are located

As the largest university in North Texas and second largest in The University of Texas System, UTA is located in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth. Arlington has something to offer for everyone, with an affordable cost of living and its close proximity to Dallas and Fort Worth, making it perfectly located for those who want both big city activities and a small community environment.

Outside view of Science and Engineering Innovation & Research (SEIR) building during sunset.

University of Texas at Arlington, SEIR Building

Most CONHI funded researchers have laboratory and office space located in the new Science and Engineering Innovation & Research building, a state-of-the-art research facility, which is the signature center for life and health science research at UTA.

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. UTA is a tobacco free campus.