Assistant Professor - Human Development and Family Sciences

921052No5637407110.00.008/24/2026Assistant Professor - Human Development and Family SciencesTexas Tech University

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for two full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professors to begin September 1, 2027.

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

As a faculty member in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, you will be expected to: 1) contribute to the teaching mission of the department; 2) mentor undergraduate and graduate students; 3) develop an esteemed record of peer-reviewed publications; 4) apply for external funding to support a program of research; 5) provide service to the department, college, university, and profession; and 6) participate in outreach and engagement activities.

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

• We are particularly interested in scholars who consider neighborhood, geographic location, culture, and/or public policy in their work on families and health.
• Individuals who have the proven capacity or a record indicative of teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in HDFS.

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Please include the following documents in your application:

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

Please do not include any additional materials

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

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.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.

As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding in 1925, the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) has a rich history of investing in students, preparing them to impact the world around them. The College of Health and 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 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. When they graduate, our students are making an impact as educators, healthcare professionals, financial planners, hospitality managers, fashion merchandisers, designers, counselors, and nutrition experts. We are a destination for health and human sciences.

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences is an interdisciplinary research department with strong graduate and undergraduate programs focused on human development across the life course, close relationships, and family dynamics. The department studies and interrogates societal factors which impact individuals, relationships, families, and communities. We offer a wide range of courses in the areas of early childhood education, human development across the lifespan, interpersonal relationships, and family science. Graduates of the department become qualified to pursue a variety of careers in healthcare, social services, education, public policy, public health programs, non-profit agencies, counseling parent and family life education, and/or pursue graduate studies.Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech''s 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country''s largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.10/01/2026

• Applicants are required to have earned a Ph.D. by the start date of September 1, 2027 in human development and family science or a related discipline such as psychology, sociology, or education;
• Experience teaching as instructor on record or as a teaching assistant (including teaching experience as a graduate student), or demonstrated ability to be a proficient teacher and mentor to undergraduate and graduate students;
• Established record of publishing in well-respected journals, presenting at national and international conferences, and applying for external funding or demonstrated ability to apply for external funding;
• Experience participating and/or a record indicative of engaging in service at department, college, university, and/or professional levels, and experience and/or potential to engage in outreach and engagement activities in the community;
• Research interests which include the intersections of family science and health, broadly defined to include physical health, mental health, community health, and relational health, including romantic and intergenerational relationships.

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