Director/Professor of Human Ecology

Description of Job Duty: Tennessee Tech University invites applications for the position of Director in the School of Human Ecology at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenured position. The Director serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School, providing visionary, strategic, and entrepreneurial leadership to advance its mission in alignment with the University’s commitment to student success, academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. This is an opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary School at a pivotal moment of growth and to elevate its impact across the state, region, and nation.

The School of Human Ecology offers two undergraduate majors and four programs of study, including Human Ecology (Human Development and Family Science; Nutrition and Dietetics), Design Studies (Architecture and Interior Design; Fashion Merchandising and Design), and graduate programs in Child Life and Community Health and Nutrition. These programs are uniquely positioned to address critical societal challenges related to health, well-being, families, and the built environment. The successful candidate will articulate and implement a bold strategic vision that enhances program quality, expands enrollment, strengthens external partnerships, and elevates the School’s visibility and reputation. The Director will work collaboratively with university leadership, faculty, and external stakeholders to position the School as a regional and national leader in human ecology education and applied scholarship.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.