National Council on Family Relations
Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Sciences
National Council on Family Relations, Lubbock, Texas, us, 79430
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for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference, Nov. 19-22 in Baltimore, MD. See you there! Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Sciences
Posting Date July 24, 2025 The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, assistant professor to begin September 1, 2026. 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.
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 Required Qualifications: Applicants are required to have earned a Ph.D. by the start date of September 1, 2026, in human development and family science or a related discipline such as psychology, sociology, or education; Experience teaching as instructor on record or as a teaching assistant (including teaching experience as a graduate student), or demonstrated potential to be a proficient teacher and mentor to undergraduate and graduate students; Established record of publishing in well-respected journals, presenting at national and international conferences, and applying for external funding or demonstrated potential to apply for external funding; Experience participating and/or potential to engage 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; 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. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: We are particularly interested in scholars who consider neighborhood, geographic location, culture, and/or public policy in their work on families and health. 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 Location Please include the following documents in your application: Research Statement Teaching Statement Names and contact information for three references Please do not include any additional materials.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Sharp, Search Committee Chair at Elizabeth.Sharp@ttu.edu . If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851. The deadline to submit applications is on October 1, 2025. Family Science is a vibrant andgrowing discipline.
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for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference, Nov. 19-22 in Baltimore, MD. See you there! Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Sciences
Posting Date July 24, 2025 The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, assistant professor to begin September 1, 2026. 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.
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 Required Qualifications: Applicants are required to have earned a Ph.D. by the start date of September 1, 2026, in human development and family science or a related discipline such as psychology, sociology, or education; Experience teaching as instructor on record or as a teaching assistant (including teaching experience as a graduate student), or demonstrated potential to be a proficient teacher and mentor to undergraduate and graduate students; Established record of publishing in well-respected journals, presenting at national and international conferences, and applying for external funding or demonstrated potential to apply for external funding; Experience participating and/or potential to engage 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; 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. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: We are particularly interested in scholars who consider neighborhood, geographic location, culture, and/or public policy in their work on families and health. 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 Location Please include the following documents in your application: Research Statement Teaching Statement Names and contact information for three references Please do not include any additional materials.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Sharp, Search Committee Chair at Elizabeth.Sharp@ttu.edu . If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851. The deadline to submit applications is on October 1, 2025. Family Science is a vibrant andgrowing discipline.
Visit
Family.Science
to learn more andsee how Family Scientists makea difference. NCFR is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose members support all families through research, teaching, practice, and advocacy. Get the latest updates on NCFR & Family Science in our weekly email newsletter:
#J-18808-Ljbffr