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Assistant/Associate Professor - Health and Human Sciences

Position Number: 6433878
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Health - Other Health Faculty

Assistant/Associate Professor - Health and Human Sciences

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor with a preferred start date of January 1, 2026. We welcome applicants with a strong research program related to human sciences.Ideal candidates will demonstrate evidence of strong research productivity or a clear path to developing an impactful research program supported by extramural funding as well as the ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate student research. The successful applicant will be appointed at a rank commensurate with their experience and research productivity, limited to either Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

Position Description
The Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor with a preferred start date of January 1, 2026. We welcome applicants with a strong research program related to human sciences.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate evidence of strong research productivity or a clear path to developing an impactful research program supported by extramural funding as well as the ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate student research. The successful applicant will be appointed at a rank commensurate with their experience and research productivity, limited to either Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications
1. Earned doctorate in a field related to Health and Human Sciences (e.g., family sciences, human development, family and consumer sciences, public health), or a related discipline by the time of appointment.

2. Evidence of an organized program of research in Health and Human Sciences, either emerging or established.

3. Evidence of effective collegiate teaching.
2. Evidence of an organized program of research in Health and Human Sciences, either emerging or established.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate research.

2. Experience developing and facilitating online asynchronous courses using methods that maximize accessibility.

3. Commitment to community engaged teaching, research, or similar engaged scholarship projects.

4. Demonstrated record of collaborative, interdisciplinary research.

5. Experience with grant writing and submission, with a record of securing extramural funding.
1. Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate research.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement (3-page max) outlining current and future directions of program of research
4. Teaching and Mentoring Statement (2-page max) describing your approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and mentoring student research. If available, recent student evaluation scores may be included in subsequent page(s)
5. Full contact information for 3 professional references

The application deadline is September 1, 2025.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Sara Dodd, Search Committee Chair at Sara.Dodd@ttu.edu or (806) 834-2291.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.