Founding Chair, Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech
Texas Tech University

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Position Description

The College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites nominations and applications for the Founding Chairperson of the Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences.* The Chairperson (Chair) reports to the Dean of the College of Human Sciences and is responsible for the department's academic programs, governance, planning, faculty, staff, and student recruitment, and financial affairs. The Chair will provide leadership and cooperate with faculty to create and promote the new Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences which will become one of seven departments in the College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University. The Chair acts as the department's advocate to fulfill the needs and missions of the department, college, and university and participates as a team member on the College of Human Sciences Administrative Team. The Chair helps build and foster a positive work culture in the department and supports the continuous professional development of each faculty and staff member to encourage the development of their full potential. They lead the faculty in pursuit of sponsored projects funding, developing a flow of research and creative activity from the department, and mentor faculty in promoting their research programs. The Chair represents the department to the students, faculty, staff, administration, and profession. Their duties including participating in development activities and developing strong ties with alums and stakeholders.

 

The Chair is a departmental faculty member with a 50% appointment. The position is a 9-month, tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor to begin January 1, 2025. Chairs are expected to maintain a research program and contribute to teaching activities.

 

*The name of this new department is pending Board of Regents approval.

 

Major/Essential Functions

 

As outlined in the university strategic plan and 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

 

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree in family sciences, human sciences, or a closely related discipline such as education or community health.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Academic qualifications to meet Texas Tech University tenure expectations at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Previous leadership and/or administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications

 

• A record of professional service appropriate to the discipline
• Demonstrated experience collaborating across disciplines and fostering interdisciplinary connections to contribute to program development and research collaborations.
• Experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners, alumni, and other stakeholders.

About the Department

 

The mission of the Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences is to unify health and human sciences through education and practice, and to equip students with knowledge, skills, and abilities to foster healthy human connections. The department will provide structure for the governance and support of six-degree programs in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.) and Human Sciences (B.A.A.S., B.S., and M.S.). Additional offerings include a B.S. in Human Sciences/B.S. in Nursing dual degree, two accelerated bachelor's to master's degree programs, and three undergraduate minors in Biobehavioral Health and Wellness, Extension Education, and Human Sciences in Nursing. Student enrollment is approximately 1,066 undergraduate and 63 graduate students. The new department will have 12 full-time faculty and adjunct faculty who work to accomplish collective goals.

 

The Center for Adolescent Resiliency reflects the College's commitment to engaged scholarship through its interdisciplinary approach to promoting positive youth development. The Center works closely with area schools and community organizations to address the wellness and developmental needs of early and middle adolescents through research-based programs, services, and training for youth professionals. 

 

The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences produces and disseminates instructional materials that support family and consumer sciences programs and to provides pre-service and in-service professional development to educators and administrators within those program areas. The Center supports teachers with a broad range of resources and is the only curriculum center in the nation that specializes in the development of curriculum materials for family and consumer sciences content areas.  

 

About the College

 

As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding in 1925, the College of Human Sciences (COHS) has a rich history of investing in students, preparing them to impact the world around them. The College of Human Sciences 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 units that include Community, Family & Addiction Sciences; the Department of Design; Family & Consumer Sciences Education; Hospitality and Retail Management;  Human Development and Family Sciences; Nutritional Sciences; and the School of Personal Financial Planning. In further supporting its vision of providing premier research, outreach, and educational programs that enhance human well-being worldwide, the COHS is also home to six centers and five institutes. When they graduate, our students are making an impact as educators, healthcare professionals, financial planners, hospitality managers, fashion merchandisers, designers, counselors, and nutrition experts.

 

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. Most recently, as part of a Texas Prop 5 constitutional amendment, Texas Tech will be allotted approximately 40 million dollars each year (beginning in 2023) to support university research activities as described here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/research/strategicresearch/tuf.php/. 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 including a commitment to health https://www.depts.ttu.edu/onehealth/ and focusing on collaborations within the college, other colleges throughout TTU, and the TTU Health Sciences Center. The TTU Office of International Affairs promotes internalization efforts cultural awareness and global competence. TTU is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and the world. In addition, the Innovation Hub at Research Park provides space and resources for new innovations, partnering with technology and startup companies to nurture new ideas and entrepreneurship.

 

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. Located on an adjacent campus, the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Allied Health.

 

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.

 

Safety Information

 

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

 

Equal Opportunity Statement

 

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

 

To Apply for this Position

 

Please include the following documents in your application:

 

1. Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Research Statement Teaching Statement Names and contact information for three references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Ann Mastergeorge, Search Committee Chair at ann.mastergeorge@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.

 

Application Process

 

Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2024. To assure consideration, please complete an online application by this date at https://www.texastech.edu/careers/ using search #37190BR

 

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