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Professor and CVZD Director
2 months ago
36924BR
Veterinary Medicine
Position Description
The Center for Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured, Professor to begin August 2024. The successful candidate will be expected to provide foundational leadership and administrative guidance for the further establishment, growth, and long-term success of the Center. Such efforts will include the recruitment of new faculty as well as participation of current TTU faculty, and liaison with federal, state, and private agencies/entities that sponsor basic and applied research related to arthropod-vectored and zoonotic diseases. Also, the successful candidate will be expected to continue being productive in their individual research and scholarly accomplishments.
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.
About Lubbock: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
The Center for Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases is a newly established One Health Concept-focused, interdisciplinary research center at Texas Tech University that currently includes researchers with well-established highly successful research programs. Participating faculty researchers represent the College of Arts & Sciences, the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, and the School of Veterinary Medicine.
The College of Arts & Sciences is home to 16 departments, > 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and > 450 faculty members, while the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources supports 7 departments, - 3300 students, and > 120 faculty. The Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine is home to > 50 faculty, welcomed its inaugural class for the DVM in 2021 and first cohort of PhD students in One Health Sciences in 2022, and provides opportunities for professional and graduate students to pursue a DVM or Ph.D. in One Health.
About the Department/School/Area
As a One Health concept-focused, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and inter-institutional research strategic initiative at Texas Tech University, the Center for Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases currently has faculty participants representing several academic departments and research-focused institutes and labs. Those include the Department of Biological Sciences, the Department of Environmental Toxicology, the Natural Sciences Research Laboratory, The Institute for Environmental and Human Health, the Department of Natural Resources Management, the Llano River Field Station, and the School of Veterinary Medicine.
Major/Essential Functions
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.
Organization
Texas Tech University
Faculty Qualifications
A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a related field from an accredited institution is required. Evidence of success in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; supervising to completion both M.S. and Ph.D. students; and mentoring post-doctoral researchers. An established and continuous record of peer-reviewed research publications in leading, high impact, discipline-relevant journals Evidence of research productivity in applied or basic research directly relevant to arthropod vectors, the zoonotic pathogens they may transmit, avian and mammalian reservoir hosts of relevant pathogens, and/or their influence on human/veterinary/environmental health. An established and continuous record of successful grantsmanship to support research from state, federal, and/or private funding Evidence of administrative leadership in building and/or sustaining multi-disciplinary research initiatives with relevant stakeholders within and/or outside academia Evidence of successful leadership and management of research grants, teams, students, staff and faculty at the level of research teams; Centers or Institutes. Active membership and engagement in relevant professional service and societies, as well as effective engagement with the public
Preferred Qualifications
A specific academic discipline or field of study for the Center Director position is not predetermined but the successful applicant's expertise must be relevant to either applied or basic research of arthropod vectors, the anthroponotic or zoonotic pathogens they may transmit, avian and mammalian reservoir hosts of zoonotic pathogens, or their influence on human/veterinary/environmental health.
Also, the successful applicant will be expected to continue being productive in their individual research and scholarly accomplishments.
Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following documents in your application: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Statement of leadership and outreach philosophy. Statement of scholarly research and engagement philosophy. List of five professional references.Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Steve Presley, Search Committee Chair at steve.presley@ttu.edu.
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Monthly
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 by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Grant Funded?
No
Job Group
Full Professor
EEO 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.
Salary Grade
800
