Associate Professor - 9 MONTH

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas is seeking a 9-month Associate Professor for a joint position in the Department of Physics and the Institute for Integrative and Innovator Research (I³R). This role requires a candidate with a demonstrated, nationally recognized research program that includes translational and/or entrepreneurship components, with the potential for sustained growth. The ideal candidate will have a lead role in projects related to health sciences or medical device development, utilizing expertise in areas such as materials, neuroscience, nanotechnologies, and bioelectronics. Responsibilities include developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate curriculum, contributing to the profession nationally, establishing collaborations with academic, industrial, government, or non-profit sectors, and demonstrating capabilities in establishing policies and processes that support growth. The candidate will also be expected to develop or implement STEM education or workforce training programs, establish and lead teams to meet research and entrepreneurial objectives, secure funding, disseminate knowledge through publications and talks, and participate in national and international events. Additionally, the role involves developing and leading outreach and engagement efforts and requires a strong commitment to an inclusive, team-based, mission-driven, agile, and flexible environment. Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to create and maintain collegial working relationships are essential.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or terminal degree in a field related to the Institute’s mission conferred by the start of employment
• Experience supervising mentoring graduate students and/or technical staff
• Evidence of productivity and an active research or entrepreneurship agenda commensurate with rank
• Grants/research contracts from extramural sources (federal, state, industry, philanthropic and other)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with engagement with Industry, not-for-profit, governmental organizations nationally and internationally
• Experience leading project teams and lead role on one or more projects
• Demonstrable supervision of postdoctoral, doctoral and undergraduate students
• Record of securing successful contracts, grants, foundation, or other external funding
• Evidence of technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and community/clinical/industry engagement or knowledge of translational pathways to move medical technology, data science, or materials research solutions to commercialization
• National recognition of subject matter expertise through publications, patents, invited presentations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge dissemination through formal or informal avenues
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA's) Form and lead diverse, cross‑disciplinary teams to define and achieve research and entrepreneurial objectives
• Establish policies, processes, and governance that enable sustainable R&D growth and translational success
• Secure extramural funding (grants, contracts, foundations, philanthropy, industry agreements)
• Build public–private partnerships with industry, non‑profits, and government (regional, national, international)
• Advance solutions along translational pathways toward pilots, clinical/field validation, and commercialization (when appropriate), including regulatory and IP considerations
• Mentor graduate students and/or supervise technical staff

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead teams to define and meet research and entrepreneurial objectives.
• Secure funding through grants and contracts.
• Establish policies and procedures to support the R&D agenda.
• Disseminate knowledge through publications and scientific talks.
• Participate in program related national and international events.
• Develop and lead a regional-to-global outreach and engagement effort.
• Develop and deliver science or engineering subject matter curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute nationally to their profession.
• Establish collaborations in research and entrepreneurship with the academic, industrial, government, or other non-profit sectors.
• Demonstrate capabilities in establishing policies and processes that support growth in these areas.
• Develop or implement STEM education or workforce training programs.

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance
• University contributions to dental insurance
• University contributions to life insurance
• University contributions to disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree