Research Assistant Professor of Communications

Texas Tech University System; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant Professor of Practice to enhance its research in clinical medical communication and education. The role includes developing research proposals, mentoring students, and collaborating within a vibrant academic community. The position offers opportunities for professional development and participation in curriculum delivery.

Qualifications

• PhD required with emphasis on veterinary medical education.
• Experience in research and veterinary clinical communications.
• Ability to mentor students and develop independent research.

Responsibilities

• Develop research grant proposals related to clinical communications.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance research portfolio.
• Mentor veterinary medical students in research activities.

Skills

Research grant proposal development

Collaborative research

Mentoring

Data collection and analysis

Education

PhD in Veterinary Medicine or related field

Job description

The Texas Tech University (TTU) School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is seeking to fill a non-tenure track faculty position to expand our world-class medical communication research associated with our vibrant veterinary medical education program in Amarillo, TX. We invite applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor of Practice appointment, with a start date of September 1, 2025.

At the School of Veterinary Medicine, research informs delivery of an evidenced-based medical curriculum and advancing the sciences in support of, and adjacent to, veterinary medicine. In addition to the veterinary medical education program, the School is home to the One Health Sciences PhD program (the first in the US) and a MS in Veterinary Sciences. These two programs represent the School’s commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary and interprofessional health-related research activities, and excellence in comparative medicine.

This position seeks to expand research capabilities in andragogical scholarship with a focus on clinical medical communication and medical education. Essential functions of the appointment include contribution to the TTU SVM’s mission through scholarly activities, including:

• Developing research grant proposals related to clinical communications and medical education;
• Collaborating with faculty of the SVM, TTU, TTU Health Sciences Center, and beyond to enhance the SVM’s research portfolio;
• Mentoring of veterinary medical students engaged in research as part of the Veterinary Research Scholars Program (VRSP);
• Assisting in carrying out the research activities of the communications and medical education research group, such as helping mentor master’s and doctoral students, engaging in data collection and analysis, and supporting development of scholarly outputs; and
• Developing an individual program of research in veterinary medical education and clinical communications.

Additional comments about the position:

• The curriculum is grounded on general veterinary practice in rural and regional communities, and preparing students to be successful in their clinical year and as clinicians upon graduation.
• There will be opportunities to actively participate in delivery of the clinical communications curriculum, and to pursue professional development as a veterinary medical educator.
• There will be opportunities to participate on various School committees, as appropriate.

All faculty and staff are expected to foster the Core Values of the School: Community, Integrity, Kindheartedness, Grit, and Inspiration. Contribution to fostering the School’s values will be evaluated as part of your annual performance review.