Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Careers & Values

“These awards recognize the best of the best, and I am extremely honored to recognize our world-class faculty across the TTU System,” said Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D.

Congratulations to the honorees, Duke Appiah, Ph.D., MPH, Jen Collins, Ph.D., R.N., and Amy Stark, M.D., on the well-deserved recognition! 🙌

TTUHSC Faculty Receive Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards Recognizing academic excellence, the honors are the most prestigious awards granted to faculty throughout the TTU System.

“To me, celebrating Women’s History Month gives me the opportunity to think about all the women that came before me and what they did to make my path a little easier,” says Melinda Corwin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, a professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Health Professions Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. “Being a woman in higher education provides wonderful opportunities to mentor and prepare the next generation of women.”

Congratulations to Heather Griffin, Assistant Director for the TTUHSC School of Nursing Office of Admissions, on being accepted into the Emerging Leaders Program! 🎉

The 9-month leadership program is offered once a year by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Office of People and Values to a select group of TTUHSC team members.

Congratulations to Heather Griffin, Assistant Director for the Office of Admissions, on being accepted into the TTUHSC Emerging Leaders Program! 🎉

The program provides an opportunity to develop and gain awareness around essential skills needed for effective leadership and is designed to provide a foundational knowledge of effective leadership to those who have been in a supervisory role for less than 3 years.

A new edition of Pulse, the official magazine of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, is now live! Take a look at this Summer 2022 issue for news about our programs, stories about our and much more.

Summer 2022 In this issue: One For the Record Books, Neurological Research, The Stroke Artist and much more!

Happy Valentine’s Day, ! 💝

New year, new opportunities! Take a look at all of the webinars and courses offered by the Office of People and Values and register now for an upcoming session 👇

TTUHSC People & Values Committed to fostering a values-based culture that champions growth and development opportunities for all TTUHSC team members.

We're ringing in 2023 with the best of the best...the 🎉 Cheers and Happy New Year!

Happy holidays to our , family and friends! All facilities are closed today through Monday, Dec. 26. We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and cheer. ⛄ 🎁

All facilities and clinics will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, and Friday, Dec. 30, so our and students can enjoy the holidays. Wishing everyone a safe, happy and healthy holiday season! ❄️

TTUHSC Holiday Schedule TTUHSC proudly offers many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and substantial automatic retirement contributions.

: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has been ranked one of the best colleges in the nation to work for! We knew that, but we're thrilled the word's now nationwide. This marks the third time the university has been recognized by the Great Colleges to Work For® program.

TTUHSC named a “2022 Great College to Work For” TTUHSC is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. This marks the third time the university has been recognized.

“It’s so important for medical students to hear, ‘I love my job,’” Dr. Billings said. “I would become a family physician all over again, and I would choose the same path to become a rural physician.”

Growing up in the Southwest Texas border town of Del Rio, Adrian Billings, MD, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, dreamed of becoming a working cowboy. Instead, he found a career as a different kind of frontiersman: a family physician in the underserved rural Big Bend region. http://ow.ly/xLcq50LJL60

Playing the Long Game: Adrian Billings, MD, Deepens the Rural Physician Bench Although medicine wasn’t his initial choice, Dr. Billings’ passion for his work is palpable and extends far beyond the exam room, especially when he’s training future rural physicians.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 We're thankful for all the incredible members, students, alumni, and friends who make up our wonderful institution.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center recently announced Gerard E. Carrino, Ph.D., MPH, as the new dean of the TTUHSC-Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health. Welcome to the , Dr. Carrino! 🙌

TTUHSC Names New Dean for the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health Gerard E. Carrino, Ph.D., MPH, has been named dean of the TTUHSC Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health.

Congratulations to the well-deserving individuals who were recently honored at the Grover E. Murray Professorship Celebration.

Grover E. Murray Professors are faculty members who have attained national and international distinction in their fields for outstanding research, excellence in scholarship and creative achievement.

On this Veterans Day, we honor and remember all the brave individuals who have served and are serving our country. To all veterans, we thank you today and every day.

As a military-friendly institution, proudly supports veterans and military families through programs and services that promote academic, personal, and professional successes for our and students. http://ow.ly/rhng50LBfvC

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Looking for a fresh perspective, professional growth or personal inspiration? The People & Values team has the perfect webinar for you.

Take a look at the schedule ➔ http://ow.ly/wCGx50LqO62

All members are welcome! As always, these virtual trainings are free to join via Zoom 💻

TTUHSC People & Values Committed to fostering a values-based culture that champions growth and development opportunities for all TTUHSC team members.

The knows how to celebrate Halloween in style! Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween and a fun, safe, spooktacular evening 🎃👻🖤

Eric MacLaughlin, Pharm.D., professor and chair of Pharmacy Practice for the TTUHSC-Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy in Amarillo, received the Education Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy - AACP at the 2022 Global Conference on Clinical Pharmacy earlier this month. The award recognizes members who have made substantial and outstanding contributions to clinical pharmacy education at the professional or postgraduate level. Join us in congratulating Dr. MacLaughlin on this national recognition!

For those on the , we would love if you would take a moment to review Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center on Glassdoor!

Glassdoor helps job seekers to gain insights and decide where they want to work. We appreciate when our team members provide feedback on what it's like to work at , so we can continue improving and attracting talented new team members.

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Supporting Future Professionals TTUHSC’s Smiley Garcia shared his inspiring history and the promising capabilities of an HSI designation

Recently, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Facilities and Safety Services held an employee recognition ceremony to shine a light on the many team members who operate behind the scenes at each campus. These individuals were recognized by others within the TTUHSC community for upholding the university’s values-based culture while keeping our institution a reliable, safe and comfortable place to be.

It's official! 🥳 is a great place to work. We knew that, but we're thrilled the word's now nationwide. Thank you, , for helping make TTUHSC a great place to work!

TTUHSC named a “2022 Great College to Work For®” TTUHSC is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. This marks the third time the university has been recognized.

On September 1, team members throughout Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center were recognized for their outstanding efforts and achievements at the 2022 Distinguished Staff Awards ceremony. Congratulations, , on these well-deserved honors! 🎉

TTUHSC Team Members honored at annual Awards Ceremony Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) honored 29 exceptional team members at the 2022 Distinguished Staff Awards ceremony on September 1.

Meet Michael Gutierrez, campus business operations officer for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Abilene campus! In his role, Michael ensures that the campus is running smoothly, and that students, team members and guests are provided a comfortable and safe environment for working and learning.

Team Member Spotlight | Michael Gutierrez, Campus Business Operations Officer Michael Gutierrez, Campus Business Operations Officer for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus in Abilene, shares his experiences as a TTUHSC team member.

Congratulations to John Pelley, Ph.D., MBA, for reaching 50 years of service at ! 🙌 Dr. Pelley is the first member in the School of Medicine to achieve this milestone.

Congratulations to John Pelley, Ph.D., MBA for being the first employee to achieve 50 years of service at TTUHSC School of Medicine! 🥇

Dr. Pelley joined the School of Medicine in June of 1972 as an Assistant Professor. Since then he has worked in many leadership positions including Chair of Biochemistry (1978-1981) and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (1978-1987) and has been a Tenured Professor in the Department of Medical Education since 2012.

Dr. Pelley has received numerous awards including the TTUHSC Graduate School Dean's Office Award, the AOA Robert Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award, the Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award and the President's Excellence in Teaching Award twice.

We appreciate Dr. Pelley's commitment to the school & students and congratulate him on this great achievement!

Congratulations to Alyce S. Ashcraft, Ph.D., RN, professor and associate dean for research and scholarship in the School of Nursing, for being recognized with a fellowship by the Gerontological Society of America! 🙌

TTUHSC School of Nursing’s Ashcraft Named Fellow for the Gerontological Society of America The GSA awarded fellow status to Alyce S. Ashcraft, Ph.D., RN, professor and associate dean for research and scholarship at TTUHSC.

Happy Fourth of July! Have a fun, festive, safe holiday. 🇺🇸

Yesterday, the TTUHSC-Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health was officially unveiled at the at Abilene campus! 🎉

The school, which is the sixth at the university, is home to nationally-recognized academic offerings, including the Master of Public Health (MPH) program, which recently was ranked among the nation’s top-100 by the U.S. News & World Report.

Celebrating Collaboration — TTUHSC and City of Abilene Unveil New Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health TTUHSC and members of the Abilene community today (June 29) celebrated the official unveiling the new Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health.