Assistant Professor of Health Communication

The Department of Communication Studies in the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Health Communication, with a secondary interest in related areas of Communication (e.g., interpersonal, group, conflict, rhetoric, intercultural, technology). The position begins September 1, 2027 (official faculty on-duty date is mid-August 2027). The duty point is TTU Lubbock, main campus. To apply for this position, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5637&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=924254 The position comprises 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. Tenure-track faculty in the department have a 2-2 teaching load with the possibility for additional 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. Please include the following in your application:· Cover Letter· Curriculum Vitae· Research Statement· Teaching Statement· Service Statement· List of References (at least three)· Other documents directly related to the required qualifications 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 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 in academic, healthcare, organizational, or community settings.· Evidence of service to the discipline, academy, and/or community.

Preferred Qualifications

· A record of scholarly publication in health communication.· A record of research in interpersonal, intercultural, group, rhetorical, or technology communication.· A record of securing external funding for health communication research.· Evidence of interdisciplinary approaches or community-engaged scholarship, especially as they address TTU and Texas workforce priorities.· Two years of teaching experience at the college level.· Experience teaching a variety of modalities.· Experience mentoring graduate students, including as a peer mentor.· An ability to use student-centered pedagogies to address current workplace demands.· A developing professional identity in health communication, as demonstrated through participation in KCHC, DCHC, ICCH, Aspen Engaged, NCA, and/or ICA.· Experience with community engagement and outreach initiatives· 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.Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. William T. Howe, at william.howe@ttu.edu with any questions.