Tenure and Tenure Track All Ranks - Geosciences
 Texas Tech University | |
 United States, Texas, Lubbock | |
| 2500 Broadway Street (Show on map) | |
 Dec 05, 2024 | |
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Tenure and Tenure Track All Ranks - Geosciences 39135BR Geosciences Position Description The Department of Geosciences in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor to begin 1 September 2025, specializing in the general area of Health Geography. The successful applicant will build a vibrant externally funded research program using a variety of traditional and non-traditional sources, generate a scholarly publication record, advise graduate and undergraduate students, possess an enthusiasm for diverse and innovative teaching, participate in national and international technical committees and outreach activities. The hire is expected to contribute to teaching in the Geography and the Environment BA and MS programs, will demonstrate expertise in mixed-methods research, as well as in the collection, analysis and integration of big data. Texas Tech is a Carnegie R1 Hispanic Service Institution in a large, predominantly rural area of West Texas and is committed to contributing big solutions to the big issues that most significantly impact our communities. Strategic research themes are built to tackle scalable challenges, particularly those that have global causes and local impacts, and include resilience and adaptability, One Health, and THRIVE!, which reflects our commitment to investing in our communities. 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 and service, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations. 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 the College Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments and one program, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has approximately 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio. About the Department/School/Area The Department of Geosciences offers BS and BA degrees in Geosciences, and, Geography and the Environment, MS degrees in Geosciences, Geography and the Environment and Atmospheric Sciences, and a PhD; we also offer certificates in GIST. Our ~35 tenure-track faculty and instructors serve ~100 graduate students and ~130 under-graduate majors. Our research profile transcends the fields of Earth, Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences, with a growing emphasis on societal impact of Earth-systems. 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 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. Organization Texas Tech University Faculty Qualifications Specific required qualifications include:
Preferred Qualifications Individuals who have expertise in the following fields are strongly encouraged to apply:
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:
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Perry Cater, Search Committee Chair at perry.carter@ttu.edu. To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by January 21, 2025. 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 Up to 25% 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 Applications must be received by 01/21/2025 | |