Founding Chairperson of the Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences

Position Description

The College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites nominations and applications for the Founding Chairperson of the Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences.* The Chairperson (Chair) reports to the Dean of the College of Human Sciences and is responsible for the department’s academic programs, governance, planning, faculty, staff, and student recruitment, and financial affairs. The Chair will provide leadership and cooperate with faculty to create and promote the new Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences which will become one of seven departments in the College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University. The Chair acts as the department’s advocate to fulfill the needs and missions of the department, college, and university and participates as a team member on the College of Human Sciences Administrative Team. The Chair helps build and foster a positive work culture in the department and supports the continuous professional development of each faculty and staff member to encourage the development of their full potential. They lead the faculty in pursuit of sponsored projects funding, developing a flow of research and creative activity from the department, and mentor faculty in promoting their research programs. The Chair represents the department to the students, faculty, staff, administration, and profession. Their duties including participating in development activities and developing strong ties with alums and stakeholders.

The Chair is a departmental faculty member with a 50% appointment. The position is a 9-month, tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor to begin January 1, 2025. Chairs are expected to maintain a research program and contribute to teaching activities.

*The name of this new department is pending Board of Regents approval.