Associate Professor (Open Rank) - CFAS

Lubbock

31544BR

Comm Family Addict Sciences CFAS

Position Description

Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Major/Essential Functions

The Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies (ADRS) program in the Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for an open rank tenure track faculty position. The position includes an Endowed Professorship in Eating Disorders. This tenure-track/tenured position is financially supported by a significant endowment of nearly $1 million and is open to all ranks and all research areas related to eating disorders (e.g., anorexia, bulimia nervosa, food addiction/binge eating disorder, obesity, OSFED, and feeding disorders, etc). Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply. The preferred applicant will have a productive, visible, and well-funded research program that exemplifies an integrative approach to studying eating disorders or clear potential to develop one, experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students, and a proven track record of successfully mentoring doctoral students. The preferred applicant will also complement the existing research that ADRS faculty are currently conducting within the broadly defined areas of addiction and recovery. Applicants for all ranks including assistant, associate, and full professor are encouraged to apply. The review of applications will begin on January 31, 2023.

The successful applicant is expected to develop multi-disciplinary research projects, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and supervise ADRS doctoral students. Service duties include program-building, as well as a commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, and the university are expected. This position is financially supported by a significant endowment of nearly $1 million, which provides the successful applicant with annual funding to support their research and salary.

The College of Human Sciences and the Office of the Vice President for Research offer generous research and seed grants and research start-up packages to new faculty. The Office of the Vice President for Research and the TTU Teaching Learning and Professional Development Center offer a variety of excellent services and free workshops to faculty. Texas Tech University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) making it eligible for unique funding opportunities that aim to serve and benefit our diverse student population.

Applicants are expected to establish a focused research program and engage in scholarship or creative activity that attracts outside funding through fellowships, grants, exhibits, etc. A service and engaged outreach record appropriate to the discipline or profession are also expected.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Required Qualifications

A dedicated research program on eating disorders (as defined above) and a doctorate in fields related to mental health (e.g., psychology, counseling, therapy), family and human development, and/or nutrition/dietetics is required. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher, a record of peer reviewed publication and/or peer-reviewed creative activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of study, to the candidate's intellectual and artistic development, and to the quality of the academic enterprise; a record of professional service appropriate to the discipline; promise of growth in teaching and research or artistic and creative activity.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address) of three references, please submit the following material: (1) Research Statement (2-page max): Outlining current and future directions of program of research, (2) Teaching and Mentoring Statement (1-page max): Outlining approach to teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses and mentoring students in research. If available, student evaluation scores may be included in subsequent page(s), and (3) Diversity Statement (1-page max): Outlining contributions to diversity and inclusion in teaching, mentoring, and research, and vision for working with students of a Hispanic Serving Institution.

For additional information contact: Dr. Devin J. Mills (; ).

Texas Tech University was founded in 1923 and is located in Lubbock, TX, in the heart of the South Plains. The university has an enrollment of over 38,000 students and plans to continue growing that enrollment, including the undergraduate, graduate, law and medical campuses. Interdisciplinary service and research ventures are encouraged. TTU has a dynamic strategic plan, which includes growing the university's service to the diverse citizens of West Texas.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Diversity Statement, Research Statement, Resume / CV, Teaching Philosophy

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

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.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Associate Professor

EEO Statement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minoritized applicants, women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.

Salary Grade

800