Assistant Professor - Human Development and Family Sciences

National Council on Family Relations; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University invites applications for two full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professors in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences. Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, publishing, seeking external funding, and providing service to the university and community.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. by Sept 1, 2027, demonstrated teaching ability, a strong publication record, and experience or potential in outreach and engagement with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be earned by Sept 1, 2027 in HDFS or related fields such as psychology, sociology, or education.
• Experience teaching as instructor on record or teaching assistant, or demonstrated teaching/mentoring ability.
• Strong record of publishing, presenting at conferences, and pursuing external funding.
• Experience or potential in service at department, college, university, and professional levels, plus outreach activities.
• Research interests intersect family science and health, including physical, mental, community, and relational health.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the department's teaching mission.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop an esteemed record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Apply for external funding to support research programs.
• Provide service to department, college, university, and profession.
• Engage in outreach and engagement activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student mentorship

Scholarly publishing

External funding pursuit

Education

Ph.D. in human development and family science or related discipline

Job description

Assistant Professor - Human Development and Family Sciences

Posting Date

August 24, 2026

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.

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

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.

Qualifications

1. 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;

2. 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;

3. 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;

4. 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;

5. 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.

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

1. We are particularly interested in scholars who consider neighborhood, geographic location, culture, and/or public policy in their work on families and health.

2. Individuals who have the proven capacity or a record indicative of teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in HDFS.

Organization Summary

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. 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 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.

About the Department/School/Area: 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.

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.

Job Overview

Job Type

Full time

Application Deadline

10/01/2026

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