Instructor - Human Resource Development

46298BR

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:

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.

Major/Essential Functions:

Instructor, HRDV, School of Professional Studies, TTU Online

Teaching online and/or micro-credentialing courses in Human Resource Development, Leadership for the School of Professional Studies degree program. Job assignment is dependent on the needs of the department. Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching and course development. Participates in required trainings/reviews/assessments or similar.

Organization:

Texas Tech University

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

OR

Master's Degree in one of the following areas:

• Human Resources (HR)

• MBA with an HR focus

• Candidates who hold a completed master’s degree in any field and have completed 18 credit hours in the above specified areas or have relevant combination of appropriate credit hours and work experience (as determined by the academic unit) will be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Terminal or master’s degree must be conferred prior to hire.

• Candidates holding a JD must have successfully passed a bar examination.

This position will be classified as security-sensitive and require a criminal background check if selected for employment.

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, preferably in Human Resource Development or Management

Duty Point:

TTU Online (remote duty point)

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 submit the following documents with your application:

• CV

• Cover Letter

• Three professional references

• Unofficial Transcript (Official transcript will be required before hire.)

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:

Up to 25%

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:

12/31/2026