PhD Position in Business

Position Title:
Open-Rank, Tenure-Track Faculty – AI Business of Health Cluster

Institutions:
McCombs School of Business and Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin

Start Date:
Fall 2026 (2026–27 Academic Year)

Description

The McCombs School of Business and the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin jointly seek two open-rank, tenure-track faculty candidates as part of the “AI Business of Health” cluster hiring initiative. While appointments will primarily be based in one of the two schools, collaborative opportunities across the UT community are expected, engaging both existing faculty and new faculty recruited through the University’s broader AI and healthcare initiatives.

The cluster initiative aims to strengthen leadership in research, development, implementation, and evaluation of health-oriented artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

Preferred Areas of Expertise

Candidates with doctoral training in one or more of the following areas are preferred:

• Information systems

• Machine learning and AI

• (Bio)statistics

• Economics

• Operations research

• Decision sciences

Preferred candidates will have interest in cross-disciplinary research in clinical, healthcare delivery, business of healthcare, and/or public health settings. For senior candidates with a primary appointment in Dell Medical School, a strong record of extramural funding is highly desirable.

About the Schools

McCombs School of Business:
McCombs is a top-ranked school offering a stimulating environment for innovative research and teaching. Its research centers provide opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines and engage with industry partners across Austin, Texas, and nationally.

Dell Medical School:
Dell Medical School focuses on innovation in healthcare delivery, excellence in research, and interdisciplinary education. The UT Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is developing state-of-the-art facilities, including a UT specialty hospital and a cancer center by MD Anderson, alongside robust academic and research expertise.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. or equivalent required before the start date; ABD candidates may be considered at the application/interview stage.

• Candidates with clinical degrees and a relevant research track record are also eligible.

• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to foster a collaborative, engaging, and dynamic academic environment.

• Demonstrated potential for high-quality scholarly research and excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/172271

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter (up to 2 pages): Describe interest, fit with the position, methodological expertise, and collaborative experience.

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Job Market Paper (or a paper that best represents current research)

4. Research Statement: Include prior, current, and future research plans, and describe mentoring of PhD/medical students, residents, post-docs/fellows, and collaborative research environment development.

5. Teaching Statement: Describe teaching philosophy, teaching and assessment methods, and strategies for student engagement.

6. References: List of three references with emails. Interfolio will contact references directly for recommendation letters.

The Search Committee includes faculty from both schools. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Additional Information:
A background check will be conducted on applicants selected for the position prior to appointment.

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