Lubbock

TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate - Humanities

37037BR

Humanities Center

Position Description

Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with PhD studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.

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 Department and/or College

The Humanities Center at Texas Tech University invites applications for its Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Humanities, to be held over the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning on September 1, 2024. This fellowship is open to all recent PhDs across humanities disciplines, but the Center will prioritize applicants whose work complements our recent scholarly emphases and research strengths, including social justice, environmental studies, anti-racism, and public health. Priority will also be given to scholars whose work contributes to the Humanities Center's scholarly programming theme for 2024-2025, "Celebrating Indigenous Resilience and Cultural Survival: Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Red River War." We are also interested in receiving applications from scholars whose work might contribute to the institutional strategic research themes identified by TTU's Office of Research and Innovation. Visit the ORI website .

Major/Essential Functions

The visiting fellow will be expected to:

• work in residence on the TTU Lubbock campus on a full-time basis during the award tenure;
• prepare and deliver to the TTU community a 45 minute public talk on their research in the Spring 2024;
• attend Humanities Center events, including public talks and receptions, during the tenure of the award.

The Fellow will be provided with an office and computer at the Humanities Center and full library privileges, including access to special collections. Housing is not included, but the Humanities Center can assist with finding it if requested. The Center's visiting scholar will be paired with two faculty mentors at Texas Tech: one directly aligned with the Fellow's field of research study, and a second at-large mentor available for broad consultation about the academic profession. This fellowship is primarily intended to support new research in the humanities, and as such, the fellow will have no assigned teaching with this position.

Required Qualifications

PhD in area of project specialization. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree. Scholars in any humanities field are welcome to apply, but special consideration will be given to applicants who plan to use libraries, archives, and other resources at Texas Tech and/or the Lubbock area. The selected Fellow must hold the Ph.D. by the start of the award but must not have earned the degree before 2020. The Center will also prioritize scholars with experience working in under-represented communities and/or with topics specific to the challenges faced by under-represented communities, in line with one of the goals of the Texas Tech Strategic Plan: "Advance and sustain a campus climate and culture characterized by accessibility, inclusiveness, and high academic quality."

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

This position begins in September 2024. For additional information, contact Dr. Michael Borshuk, Director of the Humanities Center at Texas Tech at michael.borshuk@ttu.edu.

Required Attachments:

1. An abstract of no more than 250 words describing your project.
2. A narrative of no more than 1000 words describing your project, and how, specifically, you propose to use our resources if selected for the Fellowship.
   • This narrative should include a description of how the applicant's experiences working in underrepresented communities and/or with topics specific to the challenges faced by under-represented communities and/or with topics specific to the challenges faced by under-represented communities will contribute to the project and the opportunity.
3. A C.V. of no more than 3 pages with an emphasis on work showing your suitability for undertaking the project you propose.
4. A scholarly writing sample of 20-25 pages.
5. The names and contact information of three people whom we may contact for recommendations.
6. Brief descriptions of their work/ discipline and relationship to the candidate would be appreciated.

Review of applications will begin on April 22nd and continue until the position has been filled.

Required Attachments

Portfolio and/or Video, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV, Writing Sample

Optional Attachments

Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

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

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Research Staff

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.