Position Description

The Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Research Professor position in Basic Science to begin September 1, 2026.

While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTU’s Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

At Texas Tech University, the Research Professor title designates an individual appointed, usually full time, to a research position. In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with multi-faceted student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in the area of research.

As a faculty member in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, you will be expected to:

Develop and maintain a high impact research program in basic science via publications and external funding
Work in multidisciplinary research teams
Research collaborations with faculty within and outside Nutritional Sciences.
Mentor MS and PhD students and assist in recruitment of graduate students.

Grant Funded?

Pay Basis

Monthly

Preferred Qualifications

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

Experience with animal and cell research, in particular transgenic rodent models.
Evidence or potential for training / mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Department

Nutritional Sciences

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Research Faculty

Salary Grade

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

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.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the College

As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding in 1925, the College of Health & Human Sciences (CHHS) has a rich history of investing in students, preparing them to impact the world around them. The College of Health & Human Sciences provides multidisciplinary education, research, and service focused on individuals, families, and their environments to improve and enhance the human condition. The college offers a wide range of outstanding and nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs and encompasses seven academic units that include Community, Family & Addiction Sciences; the Department of Design; Hospitality and Retail Management; Human Development and Family Sciences; Interdisciplinary Human Sciences; Nutritional Sciences; and the School of Personal Financial Planning. In further supporting its vision of providing premier research, outreach, and educational programs that enhance human well-being worldwide, the CHHS is also home to six centers and five institutes. When they graduate, our students are making an impact as educators, healthcare professionals, financial planners, hospitality managers, fashion merchandisers, designers, counselors, and nutrition experts.

About the Department/School/Area

The Department of Nutritional Sciences (NS) is committed to educating future leaders in nutritional sciences, and promoting basic, translational, clinical, and community research and teaching excellence. The Department consists of 21 full- time faculty positions. NS faculty also have the opportunity to teach our growing graduate programs of 159 students in doctoral and master’s degrees and dietetic internship and undergraduate program of over 600 students across our majors, minors, and concentrations. We offer several infrastructure and collaborative resources within the department and College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) and the Texas Tech System:

The Department of Nutritional Sciences, in the CHHS, has several faculty members with strong basic, clinical/translational and community research programs focusing on obesity and co-morbid conditions such as diabetes or cancer, clinical nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, adipocyte biology, food insecurity, and community and international level interventions.
The Department of Nutritional Sciences offers two Bachelor’s degrees, three Master’s degrees (including an online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics and another online MS in Nutrition), and a face-to-face MS or a PhD degree. It has a strong program with a Nutrition/Dietetics undergraduate option and a Dietetic Internship/Master’s Degree Program that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Other undergraduate options are Pre-professional Health Careers; and Secondary Teacher Certification in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science.
Our Nutrition & Metabolic Health Initiative (NMHI), a 12,000 sq. ft. state of the art clinical research and treatment facility is focused on expanding our clinical research facilities and faculty to support our mission to become a nationally recognized clinical nutrition research institution.
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, which is home to a medical and a nursing school, offers a wide range of collaborative opportunities in health sciences.

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.

Faculty Qualifications

An earned PhD Nutritional Sciences with a basic science emphasis or PhD in Biochemistry
Ten years or more research experience in academia post PhD.
Research topic(s) related to molecular aspects in the field of nutrition such as molecular metabolism of nutrients in health and disease
Demonstrated potential to secure federal funding.
Significant experience in and strong record of federal grant applications as principal investigator.
Strong peer-reviewed publication record

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Research Assistant Professor - Basic Science