What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank Professor - Human Health Behavior position at TAPPI?
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, Texas, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.About the College : 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 offers a wide range of outstanding and nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs and encompasses seven academic units. The CHHS is also home to six centers and five institutes focused on enhancing human well-being worldwide.About the Department : The Department of Nutritional Sciences consists of 22 full-time faculty positions. The department focuses on educating future leaders in nutritional sciences and promoting research and teaching excellence.Position Description : The Department of Nutritional Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-acquiring Open Rank Professor to begin September 1, 2025.Major / Essential Functions : Focus on the interface between electronic sensor technology and human behavior related to food and energy metabolism.Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, both face-to-face and online.Mentor MS and PhD students and assist in recruitment of graduate students.Develop and maintain a high impact scholarly research program via publications and external funding.Develop research collaboration across disciplines.Engage in outreach activities and perform service to the department, college, university, and the profession.Required Qualifications : An earned doctorate in Nutritional Sciences, Public Health, or related disciplines.Demonstrated record of effective teaching at the college level.Demonstrated record of applying for extramural research grants.Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications.Preferred Qualifications : Experience with learning management systems.Track record of establishing a high-impact research program in human behavior and nutrition.Extramural funding received as principal investigator.Demonstrated record of collaborative research projects.Peer-reviewed publications as principal author.Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.Safety Information : Adherence to safety practices and compliance with health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.Equal Opportunity Statement : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.Special Instructions to Applicants : Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeTeaching StatementResearch StatementList of at least three referencesQuestions about this position should be directed to Dr. Andrew Shin, Search Committee Chair at andrew.shin@ttu.edu .Application Process : The deadline to submit applications is on February 13, 2025.To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at : http : / / www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / workattexastech / . Requisition # 39350BR#J-18808-Ljbffr