Instructor - Professional Studies
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Major/Essential Functions
Teaching online undergraduate, micro-credentialing, and/or graduate courses in Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, or Interdisciplinary Studies for the School of Professional Studies degree program. Job assignment is dependent on the needs of the department and credentials of individual hired.
Preferred Qualifications
- Leadership and/or online teaching Certification
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Blackboard or Canvas
- 2 to 5 years of teaching experience in higher education
- 2 to 5 years of demonstrated leadership in professional practice
Special Instructions to Applicants
CV
Cover Letter
Three professional references
About the College
Texas Tech University Online extends the university’s commitment to high-quality education to learners worldwide. Through a wide range of fully online degree programs and courses, Texas Tech Online offers flexible, accessible learning that maintains academic rigor. Online instructors are part of a collaborative community with access to instructional design support, training, and digital tools to enhance student engagement. Faculty teaching online at Texas Tech are valued members of the university and contribute to its mission of teaching, research, and service, regardless of their location. The School of Professional Studies, which resides in Texas Tech University Online, offers a number of online degrees in flexible 8-week course terms.
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.
Faculty Qualifications
- Terminal Degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in one of the following areas:
- Leadership Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Higher Education
- Related field
- OR Master's Degree in one of the following areas:
- Additional Requirements:
- Terminal or master’s degree must be conferred prior to hire.
- 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 will be classified as security-sensitive and require a criminal background check if selected for employment.
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