Asst/Assoc Professor - Addictive Disorders & Recovery Studies

42953BR

Comm Family Addict Sciences CFAS

Position Description

The Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences (CFAS) in the College of Health & Human Sciences (CHHS) at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies (ADRS) program, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026. We welcome all applicants with a strong research program in any area of addiction. Candidates with strong research programs in the various areas of addiction that also complement the current work of ADRS faculty will be considered. The ADRS faculty are particularly interested in candidates whose research programs focus on addiction in rural populations, as well as treatment and recovery from addiction. Candidates who have a strong background in longitudinal, quantitative, and/or biomarker methodology, as well as human neuroscience, are especially encouraged to apply.

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 possess the ability to mentor graduate 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.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

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

As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding in 1925, 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. 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.

About the Department/School/Area

The mission of the Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences (CFAS) is to prepare future professionals to enrich the lives of others utilizing a systemic perspective. To this end, the CFAS Department is home to programs specifically focused on empowering students to develop skills in counseling, addiction and recovery, licensed mental health practice, and applying a scientist-practitioner approach to producing meaningful scholarship. The CFAS Department is home to highly regarded programs, including the Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences (CARS) undergraduate degree program, master's and doctoral degree programs in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy (CMFT), and a doctoral degree program in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies (ADRS). We seek to fulfill our mission through authentic connections with our students, colleagues, and community partners.

Major/Essential Functions

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

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

1. Earned doctorate in a field related to mental health (e.g., psychology, counseling, couple and family therapy), family sciences, human development, public health, social work, or a related discipline at time of appointment.
2. Evidence of a research program in addiction, either emerging or established.
3. Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to addiction.
4. Ability to mentor graduate student research in addiction.
5. Demonstrated capacity to facilitate community outreach and engagement, with a focus on translating the impact of addiction research to state and local communities.

Preferred Qualifications

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

1. Experience with research in addiction among rural populations, as well as treatment and recovery from addiction. Candidates who have a strong background in longitudinal, quantitative, and/or biomarker methodology, as well as human neuroscience, are especially encouraged to apply.
2. Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary research in addiction studies or related fields, as well as to build strong research partnerships.
3. Experience with grant writing and submission, with a record of securing extramural funding.
4. Proven ability to mentor graduate students, supporting them in independent research projects and contributing to co-authored publications.
5. Commitment to community engagement, with experience translating research into strategies that positively impact local or state communities, particularly in addressing rural communities or treatment and/or recovery initiatives.

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?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement (3-page max)

1. Teaching and Mentoring Statement (2-page max)

1. Names and contact information for 3 references

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.

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, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

01/12/2026