Hybrid Assistant/Associate Professor - Health and Human Sciences bei Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University · Lubbock, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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Position Description
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.
Travel Required
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Grant Funded?
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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.
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Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 [email protected] or (806) 834-2291.
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About the College
About the Department/School/Area
The IHS Department includes 13 full-time faculty, three part-time faculty, and a vibrant student body of approximately 1,200, comprised of 1,100 undergraduates, 70 master’s students, and 37 doctoral students.
Academic Programs
The department offers a range of impactful interdisciplinary degree programs, including:
- Ph.D. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- Master’s degrees in Human Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s in Human Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- Bachelor’s degrees in Human Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- Dual Bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences and Nursing
Research and Engagement
IHS faculty are actively engaged in research that aims to 1) inform health and wellness promotion, prevention, intervention, and implementation; and 2) identify determinants of career readiness and career development. The department is also home to two signature centers that support its teaching, research, and outreach missions, the Center for Adolescent Resiliency and the Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences.
To learn more about the Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences, please visit: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/fcse/index.php
About the University
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
Faculty 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.