Description
Human Factors Psychology Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position
Department of Psychological Sciences
Texas Tech University
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-
month, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin on September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be a
core faculty member in the human factors psychology program, which is fully accredited by the Human
Factors and Ergonomics Society, and will recruit, mentor, and train graduate students in the Experimental
Psychology graduate program (MA and PhD).
The specialty area for this position is open, with preference given to research that supports Texas Tech
University’s strategic research themes, including, but not limited to, 1) Strengthening National Security
(e.g., human–AI teaming, trust in automation, and human interaction with cyber-physical systems) and 2)
Advancing One Health (e.g., patient safety, provider workload and well-being, and the design and
evaluation of health technologies). Preference may also be given to candidates whose research
complements the research interests of current faculty and aligns with federal funding priorities.
Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving,
and state-assisted institution. The Department of Psychological Sciences has doctoral programs in clinical,
counseling, cognition and cognitive neuroscience, human factors, and social psychology. We currently have 28
fulltime tenured and tenuretrack faculty members, 4 fulltime teachingtrack faculty members, 115+ graduate
students, 1,600+ undergraduate majors. We have effective working relationships with faculty across campus,
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, large area hospitals, numerous clinics and psychological-service agencies, and
other multidisciplinary groups in the region.
Required Qualifications include: 1) Ph.D. in human factors psychology, experimental psychology, or a
closely related field, conferred by the appointment start date; 2) a record of research productivity relevant
to the field of human factors psychology; and 3) evidence of a commitment or willingness to commit to
teaching excellence.
To apply for this position, candidates must submit: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of
research interests, 4) statement of teaching philosophy, 5) up to three representative
publications/reprints, and 6) contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as references.
The deadline to submit applications is on October 5, 2026. To ensure full consideration, please complete an
online application at: Careers at the TTU System (45900BR). Questions about this position should be
directed to Dr. HeeSun Choi, Search Committee Chair at heesun.choi@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with
the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-
742-3851.
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
