Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness Design

46616BR

Position Description:

The Huckabee College of Architecture at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position in Health and Wellness Design at the rank of Assistant to begin August 18, 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the College's Design & Health area of concentration through design teaching, research and creative activity, graduate mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and service.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/) to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

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.

About the College:

The Huckabee College of Architecture (HCoA) advances the knowledge, discipline, and practice of architecture through innovative teaching, research and creative activity, and regional and global engagement. The College offers the Bachelor of Science in Architecture, the professional Master of Architecture, the Master of Science in Architecture, and doctoral study, with opportunities for focused graduate research in areas that include design and health, design computation and fabrication, urban and community design, ecological design, and historic preservation. HCoA also maintains a permanent academic presence in El Paso and provides students with study-abroad, out-of-culture, and other international learning opportunities. Across its programs, the College values rigorous design inquiry, collaboration, experimentation, and the integration of research and creative practice.

About the Department/School/Area:

Health and wellness design is an established area of concentration within the Huckabee College of Architecture, supporting graduate study and research focused on the relationship between architecture,

human well-being, and the built environment. The area contributes to the College's broader culture of design inquiry by connecting evidence-based architectural design with research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emerging questions concerning health, wellness, and quality of life. Faculty in this area contribute to undergraduate and graduate design studios, lecture and seminar courses, graduate advising, and research and creative activity that strengthen the College's Design & Health concentration.

Major/Essential Functions:

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 a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Huckabee College of Architecture, you will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate architectural design studios and lecture, seminar, or elective courses related to health and wellness design and the candidate's area(s) of expertise, as assigned by the College.

• Develop and sustain an active agenda of research and/or creative activity focused on health and wellness design, with dissemination through appropriate peer-reviewed, juried, professional, or public venues.

• Pursue external funding, awards, partnerships, or other forms of support appropriate to research and creative activity in health, wellness, and the built environment.

• Mentor and advise students, including students in the Design & Health concentration, and participate on Master of Science committees and other graduate or undergraduate advising activities as appropriate.

• Contribute to curriculum development, studio coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and pedagogical innovation related to health and wellness design.

• Participate in College and University governance and contribute to professional, community, outreach, and engaged-scholarship activities that advance the College's health and wellness mission.

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications:

1. A Master of Architecture or an equivalent international professional degree.

2. Demonstrated experience in research and/or creative activity related to health, wellness, architecture, or the built environment, with evidence of a clear trajectory for continued scholarly or creative development.

3. Experience or a record indicative of interdisciplinary collaboration, outreach, service, and contributions to an academic or professional community.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

1. A post-professional degree in Architecture or a related field.

2. A minimum of two years of teaching experience in higher education.

3. Demonstrated excellence or strong potential in undergraduate and graduate teaching related to health and wellness design.

4. Experience contributing to or coordinating design studios, seminars, or graduate curricula in health and wellness design.

5. A record of research and/or creative activity related to health, wellness, and the built environment, demonstrated through publications, exhibitions, installations, design research, awards, or other recognized forms of dissemination.

6. Evidence of success or strong potential in securing grants, sponsorships, partnerships, or other external support for research and creative activity.

7. Experience in professional architectural practice.

8. Demonstrated interdisciplinary collaboration with academic, professional, community, or institutional partners.

9. Experience mentoring graduate students and contributing to graduate research programs, concentrations, or committees.

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?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter summarizing teaching experience and interests, research and/or creative activity in health and wellness design, service, and relevant leadership or interdisciplinary experience

3. Portfolio of relevant studio teaching, professional work, research, and/or creative activity, including work related to health and wellness design where applicable (maximum 20 pages, PDF)

4. Names and contact information for three professional references

Questions about this position should be directed at Prof. Asma Mehan, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

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.

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Grant Funded?:

No

Job Group:

Assistant Professor

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.

Salary Grade:

800

Applications must be received by:

01/09/2027