COMS TTAP 2027 Health & Organizational Communication

Icahdq; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University in Lubbock invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professors in the Department of Communication Studies to begin September 1, 2027. Duty point is TTU Lubbock, main campus.

We seek colleagues with primary research in Organizational or Health Communication and secondary interests in related areas. Positions include 40% research, 40% teaching, 20% service, with a 2-2 teaching load and potential summer teaching compensation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication or closely related field required; ABD acceptable if degree completed before start date.
• Clear research agenda in Organizational or Health Communication.
• Evidence of conference papers or peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience obtaining internal or external research funding.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Evidence of service to the discipline, academy, and community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an active, nationally visible research agenda aligned with TTU priorities.
• Pursue external funding opportunities to support research and program development.
• Teach and mentor undergrad and graduate students using evidence-based pedagogy.
• Contribute to teaching by offering courses in organizational communication and related topics.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service and governance.
• Collaborate across disciplines to foster innovative research and outreach.

Job description

The Department of Communication Studies in the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University invites applications for TWO full-time, 9-month, Tenure-Track Assistant Professors to begin September 1, 2027 (official faculty on-duty date is mid-August 2027). Duty point is TTU Lubbock, main campus.

We are seeking to hire two colleagues whose primary research area is either Organizational Communication or Health Communication, with secondary interests in similar areas of Communication (e.g., interpersonal, group, conflict, rhetoric, intercultural, technology, etc.).

Both positions comprise 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. Tenure track faculty in the department have a 2-2 teaching load with the possibility for additionally compensated summer teaching, depending on institutional needs and enrollment demand.

As a faculty member in the Department of Communication Studies, you will be expected to:

• Develop and sustain an active, nationally visible research agenda that aligns with and contributes to Texas Tech University’s strategic research priorities, including interdisciplinary, collaborative, and/or community-engaged scholarship addressing contemporary communication issues.
• Pursue external funding opportunities to support research, creative activity, and program development in areas relevant to the university’s strategic initiatives.
• Teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels using evidence-based and student-centered pedagogical practices that support student success.
• Contribute to the department’s teaching mission by offering courses in organizational communication and closely related courses (e.g., conflict and problem solving, group, leadership, etc.). We would also appreciate hearing the applicant's proposed special topic courses for both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in service activities at the departmental, college, university, and professional level, including participation in shared governance, professional organizations, and initiatives that advance the discipline.
• Participate in outreach and community engagement efforts that translate communication research and expertise into meaningful impact for local, regional, and global communities, consistent with TTU’s commitment to transforming lives through engaged scholarship.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to foster innovative research, teaching, and outreach initiatives that enhance visibility and impact within the university and beyond.

The University does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, class, or characteristic.

Texas Tech University, as a Texas state agency, is subject to the Texas Open Records Act. Consequently, any information submitted, including your identity, could be revealed to the public if TTU receives a Public Information Act request regarding this search.

Applications must be received by November 1, 2026.

Required Qualifications

• A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication or an equivalent terminal degree in a closely related field is required. ABD applicants must complete their degree before the official start date.
• A clear research agenda in Organizational Communication or Health Communication. All research methodologies will be considered.
• Evidence of acceptance of conference papers and/or peer-reviewed publications in Communication or a closely related discipline.
• A record of receiving internal or external funding for research, teaching, travel, or service.
• Evidence of instruction experience in academic, organizational, or community settings.
• Evidence of service to the discipline, academy, and/or community.