Instructor-Computational Thinking w/ Data Science & Engineering Ethics

46502BR

Position Description:

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

About the University:

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the College:

The Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/) serves approximately 5900 undergraduate and over 1000 graduate students, supported by 230 faculty and instructors. The college had 855 BS, 580 MS and 84 PhD graduates in the 2025-26 fiscal year. All incoming first year students are enrolled into a common foundational curriculum for all undergraduate programs. Foundational students declare a program of choice and can move into upper division after completing the foundational classes with a TTU GPA of minimum of 2.5 TTU GPA or higher. The WCOE consists of the Departments of Chemical Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; and Petroleum Engineering. All programs eligible for accreditation have received full ABET accreditation. All departments have Master’s and PhD programs. Annual research expenditures at the college are around $38M.

About the Department/School/Area:

The Whitacre College of Engineering teaches foundational engineering courses including Engineering Ethics, Computational Thinking with Data Science, and Engineering Seminar.

Major/Essential Functions:

The Whitacre College Engineering (WCOE) at Texas Tech University invites applications for a part-time instructor starting in Spring 2027.

A part-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs on as needed basis.

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications:

As a part-time instructor Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE), you will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the college as needed. Primary duties will be teaching common first year courses including but not limited to Engineering Ethics, Computational Thinking with Data Science and/or Engineering Seminar.

Specific required qualifications are:

1. A PhD degree in Engineering or Computer Science or a closely related science discipline

2. Specific experience in teaching courses related to engineering topics stated above.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure. Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at a university level beyond a Teaching Assistantship.

• Strong communication skills.

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information:

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

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. List of references (minimum three)

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Bryan Norman, Search Committee Chair at [email protected]

Job Type:

Part Time

Pay Basis:

Monthly

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.

Travel Required:

None

Grant Funded?:

No

Job Group:

Instructors

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.

Salary Grade:

800

Applications must be received by:

11/15/2026