Posted: Sep 12, 2026
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Public Policy

University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, Texas
Full-time
Salary: Monthly
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Assistant Professor

Job Summary

The Department of Public Affairs and Planning in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs (CAPPA), at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) specializing in public policy or a related research area. We seek a candidate with strong research skills, capable of engaging in interdisciplinary work, successfully pursuing external research funding, and publishing in high-quality academic outlets. The candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching policy and public administration courses in support of our degree programs. We welcome applicants with a Ph.D. and research expertise in public policy or a related social science discipline.

To apply, applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/34704 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Cover Letter
    • Contact information for 3 references
    • Statement of Research
    • Statement of Teaching
Review of applications will begin September 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for the best consideration.
Questions may be addressed to Evan Mistur at [email protected].
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

We seek an innovative scholar whose research focuses on public policy. Example areas of specialization within the policy sciences include, but are not limited to: urban studies, public health, public infrastructure, organizational studies, energy & environment, education, and the policy process. Candidates with established research programs outside of these areas should still apply. In alignment with UTA’s status as an R1 research university, the ideal candidate should have an established research portfolio and demonstrated potential to secure appropriate external funding.
We are especially seeking candidates who demonstrate strong potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, and community engagement who can build on existing strengths of the College and wide University.
As part of their responsibilities, the eventual hire will:
  • Develop and maintain a productive research program with a strong record of academic output/publication.
  • Pursue external grants and research sponsorships.
  • Develop and teach courses (in person and online) on topics related to public policy and administration, including a course on economic policy.
  • Supervise and mentor doctoral students.
  • Participate in service within the Department, College, University, and broader academic community.

Required Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in public policy, public administration, public affairs, or other closely related field (ABD candidates will be considered, but the degree must be awarded by the time of appointment).
  • Demonstrated ability to engage in high-quality research related to public policy or a related field. The candidate should have a record of, or demonstrated potential for, successful research and publication.
  • Demonstrated excellence, or clear evidence of potential for excellence, in teaching and mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to engage in high-quality interdisciplinary research
  • A record of, or demonstrated potential for, publishing in top-tier journals or academic presses.
  • Demonstrated ability, or clear evidence of potential, to teach courses on economic policy.

Department Information

The Department of Public Affairs and Planning is home to a broadly trained multidisciplinary faculty. It offers a nationally recognized NASPAA accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in several different modalities (online, campus, city-based cohort), a doctorate in Public Administration and Public Policy (PAPP Ph.D.), and graduate certificates in Public Budgeting and Financial Management and Urban Nonprofit Management. It also offers a Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) and a doctoral degree in Urban Planning and Public Policy (UPPP) with graduate certificates in Geographic Information Systems, Transportation Planning and Policy, and Development Review.

The Department is housed within the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs (CAPPA). CAPPA offers masters degrees in Architecture, and Landscape Architecture, as well as bachelor degrees in Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture. The college’s six research centers, include the state-funded Institute of Urban Studies, the David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture, Arlington Urban Design Center, and the Center for Metropolitan Density, conduct research and professional projects throughout the metropolitan region, the state, and beyond.
For more information on the Department of Public Affairs and Planning and its graduate programs in public affairs, see https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools colleges/cappa/academics/public-affairs-planning and for the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs, see http://cappa.uta.edu.
 
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
 
Benefits at UTA
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