Assistant Professor of Disease Ecology

Position Description

The Department of Natural Resources Management in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Disease Ecology position to begin January 2027.

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About the University

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students. Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the College

Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University was one of four founding colleges when Texas Tech University began classes in 1925 and is composed of seven departments. Approximately 3000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students are enrolled across the Departments of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Agricultural Education and Communications, Animal and Food Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resources Management, Plant and Soil Science and Veterinary Sciences.

About the Department/School/Area

The Department of Natural Resources Management includes 17 full-time faculty members. There are approximately 300 undergraduate and 77 graduate students currently enrolled. Degrees offered include a B.S. in Natural Resources Management with emphasis areas in Conservation Science, Fisheries Biology, Ranch Management, Range Conservation, or Wildlife Biology, as well as a separate B.S. in Conservation Law Enforcement. The Department also offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management. The department has a strong record of multidisciplinary teaching and research and houses management and research staff from state and federal natural resources agencies. The Department is home to the United States Geological Survey Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and promotes teaching and research activity at the Llano River Field Station in Junction, Texas.

Major/Essential Functions

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a multi-faceted student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with varied student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Faculty Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Epidemiology, Immunology or closely related field
2. Strong publication record focused on disease ecology obtained by January 2027.
3. Strong commitment to teaching and research in the area of disease ecology and natural resources management, ecology, environmental science and closely related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

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

1. Strong quantitative skills
2. Commitment to educating and empowering a multi-faceted student body, including first-generation students
3. Experience working as part of a team on integrative research projects

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

To apply, visit workattexastech.com