Assistant Professor - Retail​/Fashion Merchandising

Position Description

Position

Description:

The Department of Hospitality and Retail Management in the College of Health and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2027. Applicants should have expertise in fashion merchandising and retail management.

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 Department of Hospitality, Fashion Design, and Retail Management of the College of Health and Human Sciences, you will be expected to:
1) contribute to the teaching mission of the department;
2) mentor graduate students;
3) engage in undergraduate research;
4) develop a record of peer-reviewed/funded research;
5) provide service to the department, college, and university, discipline, and community;
6) participate in program development;
7) create, and maintain strong industry relationships.

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

• Demonstrated history of fashion merchandising and/or retail industry experience; demonstrated high quality in teaching (evidenced by positive teaching evaluations, teaching awards, etc.); demonstrated experience working in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment

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

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.

Please include the following documents in your application:

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Julie Chang, Search Committee Chair ng. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition ruiting or .

The deadline for submitting applications is October 15, 2026.

To ensure full consideration create an account at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please complete an online application at:  Requisition # 45350 .