Assistant/Associate Professor - Health and Human Sciences - Texas Staffing : Job Details

Assistant/Associate Professor - Health and Human Sciences

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.

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.

Preferred qualifications include experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate research, experience developing and facilitating online asynchronous courses using methods that maximize accessibility, commitment to community engaged teaching, research, or similar engaged scholarship projects, demonstrated record of collaborative, interdisciplinary research, and experience with grant writing and submission, with a record of securing extramural funding.

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) ###-####.

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

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.

About the College

As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding in 1923, the College of Health & Human Sciences (CHHS) has a rich history of investing in students, preparing them to impact the world around them. The CHHS provides multidisciplinary education, research, and service focused on individuals, families, and their environments to improve and enhance the human condition. The College offers a wide range of outstanding and nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs and encompasses seven academic departments. In further supporting its vision of providing premier research, outreach, and educational programs that enhance human well-being worldwide, the CHHS is also home to six centers and five institutes.

About the Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences

The Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences (IHS) is committed to addressing the evolving needs of individuals, families, and communities by preparing educators, researchers, leaders, and advocates who promote wellness across multiple contexts. 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. 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, and Dual Bachelor's degree in Human Sciences and Nursing.

IHS faculty are actively engaged in research that aims to inform health and wellness promotion, prevention, intervention, and implementation; and 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.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

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.