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    Postdoctoral Fellow - Arlington, United States - The University of Texas at Arlington

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    Posting Number
    F00530P

    Position Title
    Postdoctoral Fellow - Latino Health Research

    Department
    Social Work

    Location
    Arlington

    Job Family
    Faculty

    Position Status
    Full-time

    Rank
    Non-Tenured

    Work Hours
    Standard

    Open to
    External and Internal

    FLSA
    Exempt

    Duration
    Job terminates

    Pay Basis
    Monthly

    Benefits Eligible
    Yes

    Job Summary

    The School of Social Work, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Postdoctoral FellowThe candidate will engage in grant writing and manuscript preparation to build skills necessary to become a successful faculty member at a research-intensive university.

    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.

    Benefits at UTA

    We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

    To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:


    CBC Requirement

    It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Grant writing
    • Manuscript preparation/revision including writing and data analysis.
    • Project management
    • Undergraduate/graduate student mentorship
    • Professional training and development activities
    Required Qualifications
    • PhD in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health or related healthcare field.
    • Prior scholarly work in the area of Latino health, aging, obesity, diabetes, health literacy, or health services research.
    • Successful record of publication in peer reviewed journals.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Has completed doctoral level course in grant writing.
    • Experience applying for external funding (dissertation funding, foundation funding or federal funding).
    • Has successfully obtained internal or external research funding.
    • Bilingual in Spanish/English
    • Strong quantitative data analysis skills and open to learning qualitative analysis.
    Special Conditions for Eligibility

    Department Information

    The School of Social Work promotes the highest standards of integrity and excellence in research, teaching, and service. It creates collaborative scholarly and educational opportunities for students and the community, with the goal of achieving a just society. We are one of the largest programs in the country, with more than 2,200 students enrolled in the BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. programs.

    The School is home to the Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies, the Center for Child Welfare, and the Center for Clinical Social Work, as well as serving as host for the University's Diversity Studies Minor. It is also home to two professional journals: The Journal of Policy Practice and Research and Adoption Quarterly. We are excited to showcase our new, state-of-the-art facility that opened in Spring 2023. Join us in our new building

    University Information

    The University of Texas at Arlington 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. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 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. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

    Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

    Working Title
    Postdoctoral Fellow

    EEO Statement

    It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

    ADA Accommodations

    The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to or email .

    Posting Detail Information

    Number of Vacancies
    1

    Desired Start Date
    06/01/2024

    Open Date

    Review Start Date

    Open Until Filled
    Yes

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    To apply applicants should go to and submit the following materials:

    Required Documents:
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Cover Letter
    • Contact information for 3 references
    • Writing Sample - either first-authored journal article or example grant application.
    Optional Documents:
    • Transcripts
    Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

    Questions may be addressed to Dr. Christian Vazquez at

    For more information about UTA, please visit: .

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