Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit. This is a Tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor position. the start date of a successful applicant could be as early as September 1, 2024.

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.

About the College

The Texas Tech University (TTU) School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is seeking applicants for a position at Assistant Professor level to advance the School’s One Health instruction, scholarship, and outreach activities. The PhD in One Health Sciences is a new graduate program offered at the School of Veterinary Medicine

About the Department/School/Area

This position is located in the TTU-SVM building in Amarillo, TX. The building contains 26,000 square feet of dedicated research space, core facilities, freezer banks, technical and information technology assistance, and shared equipment. The SVM is located adjacent to the TTU Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) campus which serves as the academic home to the TTUHSC School of Pharmacy.  Other TTUHSC academic programs with a presence on the campus include the Schools of Nursing, Health Professionals, and Medicine, as well as the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The One Health Sciences program has five focal areas (One Health; Disease Ecology, Prevention and Management; Andragogical Scholarship; Sustainability of Animal Agriculture; and Molecular Mechanisms of Diseases) that serve as the spokes of the One Health wheel. The PhD in One Health Sciences PhD received the approval from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in December of 2022 and welcomed the first cohort in January of 2023.

Major/Essential Functions

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 engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at graduate and professional levels with individual or across the area of teaching, research/scholarship, and service.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

1. A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a related field of One Health;
2. A successful record of graduate and post-doctoral trainings; and
3. A record of peer-reviewed research publications.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of a specific academic discipline or field of study in One Health such as public health, ecosystem health, population health, brain health, infectious diseases, epidemiology, immunology, virology, or metabolic diseases.

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

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

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload a cover letter and complete curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications and any other information reflecting qualifications and professional activities related to academic scholarship, teaching, and service. Please provide the names of three individuals who can provide an evaluation of your qualifications and can be contacted for a reference letter if needed.

Contact the search committee chair with questions:

Prasanth Chelikani (pchelika@ttu.edu)
Texas Tech University
School of Veterinary Medicine
7671 Evans Dr
Amarillo, TX 79106

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

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Assistant Professor

EEO 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.

Salary Grade

800