Instructor School of Professional Studies

Job description

**42467BR**
**Extended Job Title:**

Instructor - School of Professional Studies

**Organization:**

Texas Tech University

**Position Description:**

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

**Requisition ID:**

42467BR

**Travel Required:**

Up to 25%

**Major/Essential Functions:**

Teaching online undergraduate and/or micro-credentialing courses in Human Resource Development, Leadership, Interdisciplinary Studies, or Legal Studies for the School of Professional Studies degree program.

Job assignment is dependent on the needs of the department.

**Grant Funded?:**

No

**Pay Basis:**

Monthly

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ HR Certification from either the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
+ Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Blackboard or Canvas
+ 2 to 5 years of teaching experience in higher education

**Department:**

BPS Instructional Resources

**Job Type:**

Part Time

**Job Group:**

Instructors

**Salary Grade:**

800

**Does this position work in a research laboratory?:**

No

**Special Instructions to Applicants:**

Please submit the following documents with your application:

+ CV
+ Cover Letter
+ Three professional references

**Safety Information:**

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

**Pay Statement:**

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

**EEO Statement:**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

**About the College:**

This program is housed in the area of TTU Online and has a director reporting to the Office of the Provost

**About the Department/School/Area:**

The School of Professional Studies promotes students’ leadership and career opportunities for success in a dynamic workplace through engaging interdisciplinary and career-focused credential and degree programs delivered online and on-campus.

The faculty of Professional Studies is dedicated to supporting students’ skills by integrating multiple knowledge bases essential for navigating the complex and interconnected challenges of today’s world, particularly those that involve multiple disciplines.

The curricula and programs in Professional Studies prepare students to address the interdisciplinary challenges requiring a holistic approach emphasizing creativity, collaboration, and life-long learning for personal and career development.

**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.

**Applications must be received by:**

12/10/2025

**Faculty Qualifications:**

**Terminal Degree (PhD, JD, or equivalent) in one of the following areas:**

**Human Resources (HR), including a JD with relevant HR work experience**

+ Leadership Studies
+ Interdisciplinary Studies
+ JD/terminal degree related to legal studies

**OR Master's Degree in one of the following areas:**

+ Human Resources (HR)
+ Leadership Studies
+ Interdisciplinary Studies
+ Legal Studies or a related legal degree

**Additional Requirements:**

+ Terminal or master’s degree must be conferred prior to hire.
+ Candidates holding a JD must have successfully passed a bar examination.
+ Candidates who hold a completed master’s degree in any field and have completed 18 credit hours in the above specified areas (as determined by the academic unit) will be considered.

This position is classified as security-sensitive, and employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

**Duty Point:**

TTU Online (remote duty point)

Required Skill Profession

Other General