Associate Professor - Public Health

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

The Associate Professor serves as a faculty member within the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Population & Public Health and contributes to the school's mission through excellence in teaching, scholarship, public health practice, and service. The faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, developing and maintaining an active program of scholarly activity, engaging in applied public health practice, mentoring students, and participating in institutional and professional service activities. The position supports the preparation of future public health professionals while advancing the health and well-being of diverse populations through education, research, and community engagement.

The ideal candidate is an emerging public health scholar and educator who demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, community engagement, and service. The successful candidate will be passionate about preparing the next generation of public health professionals while contributing meaningful research and practice-based solutions to improve population health.

Major/Essential Functions

Teaching and Curriculum Development

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level public health courses aligned with programmatic, institutional, and accreditation requirements.
• Design, deliver, and continuously improve course content using evidence-based pedagogical practices appropriate for in-person, hybrid, and online learning environments.
• Develop and revise course syllabi, learning outcomes, assessments, and instructional materials consistent with university policies and curricular standards.
• Participate in curriculum development, review, program evaluation, and assessment activities at the department, program, and school levels.
• Mentor and advise students in applied practice experiences, integrative learning experiences, independent studies, capstone projects, and thesis research, as appropriate.

Scholarship and Research

• Establish and sustain an independent and/or collaborative program of scholarship appropriate to faculty rank, discipline, and area of expertise.
• Produce peer-reviewed scholarly products, including journal articles, applied research reports, technical reports, policy analyses, and other discipline-appropriate outputs.
• Seek and secure internal and external funding to support research, scholarship, and related activities, commensurate with career stage and area of specialization.
• Disseminate scholarly work through presentations at professional meetings, conferences, seminars, and other academic venues.
• Integrate scholarly activities with teaching and, when applicable, public health practice to advance knowledge translation and impact.

Public Health Practice

• Contribute to applied public health practice through partnerships and collaborations with community-based organizations, governmental agencies, healthcare organizations, and other public health stakeholders.
• Support and facilitate practice-based learning opportunities for students through community-engaged projects, field experiences, internships, and applied public health activities.
• Translate research findings and academic expertise into practical solutions that improve population health outcomes and inform public health policy and practice.

Service

• Participate actively in departmental, school, university, and shared governance activities, including committee assignments and faculty meetings.
• Contribute to professional service through involvement in public health organizations, academic associations, accreditation activities, peer review, and leadership roles as appropriate.
• Engage in community, institutional, and professional activities that support the strategic priorities and mission of TTUHSC and the School of Public Health.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (PhD, DrPH, ScD, MD, or equivalent) in public health or a closely related field.
• Doctoral training in public health, population health, epidemiology, health promotion and disease prevention, health education, health psychology, biomedical sciences, community health, interdisciplinary studies, or a closely related discipline. Will also consider doctoral training in a business/commerce field with significant experience in the public health or nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and student mentorship at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Evidence of scholarly activity appropriate to career stage (e.g., publications, manuscripts under review, professional presentations).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, including online, hybrid, or face-to-face instruction.
• Professional and/or leadership experience in industry, public health practice, healthcare, nonprofit, or community-based settings.
• Experience in public health with a focus on one or more of the following areas:
  • implementation sciences,
  • evaluation research,
  • rural health,
  • business of public health,
  • policy analysis,
  • one health,
  • public/nonprofit human resource management, and
  • the integration of AI into public health practice, teaching, and scholarship.
• Evidence of grant writing activity or funding success for research, training, or service-related projects.
• Demonstrated record of, or clear potential for, collaborative and applied research, including co-authored publications, professional reports, or conference presentations.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/.

Grant Funded?

No

Shift

Day

Travel Required

None

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Organization

TTUHSC operates five schools, multiple online programs and numerous facilities across the state of Texas, with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa), in addition to our flagship campus in Lubbock, Texas.

As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing world-class patient care to the surrounding communities. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.

What We Stand For: Inclusion, Vision & Values

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of a supportive community that empowers each individual and embraces all cultures, races, backgrounds, abilities and identities. Diversity and Inclusion are not just important—they are essential to our mission and integral to our purpose.

Five core values—One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary, Beyond Service⁠—drive everything we do. Through our Values-Based Culture, we are committed to promoting an exceptional, inclusive & equitable workplace.

Our Vision: “Transform health care through innovation and collaboration.” Here, everyone plays a vital role.

Compensation & Benefits

TTUHSC proudly provides many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance at no charge to the employee, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and state holidays) and substantial automatic retirement contributions.

Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal wellness and professional growth, including:

• Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
• State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
• Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
• Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
• Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
• Leadership and Professional Development Programs
• Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay

We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.