Department chair of Biological Sciences

Come be my (Lisa Limeri's) boss, or send your friends our way! I am pleased to share that my department at TTU is hiring a department chair at the rank of full professor in any field of biology research specialization to begin Fall 2026. Please share with academic leaders you know.

Texas Tech has a lot of strengths – we have a collegial department culture, fabulous institutional support for undergraduate research, a large and flexible graduate program with ample TA support, a robust Learning Assistant program to support classes, and ample opportunity to serve students as one of the few R1 Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the country. Lubbock is an affordable place to live with wonderful, sunny weather. I would be more than happy to chat with anyone about what it’s like to live in Lubbock and work at TTU – just reach out at [email protected]

Please visit this link for more information and to apply:

deadline Jan 15, 2026: https://tinyurl.com/TTU-DBS-ChairSearch

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.