Assistant Professor of Practice/Area Coordinator

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Position Description

The School of Professional Studies, part of Texas Tech University Online, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Professor of Practice (.50FTE)/Area Coordinator (.50FTE) in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Computing Applications to begin September 1, 2025. This is a remote position and does not require relocation to Lubbock, TX. This role will enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, support faculty development, and meet student needs by developing relevant coursework and facilitating research and creative opportunities. Additionally, this position contributes to the university's mission through teaching in the areas of computing applications and human-centered artificial intelligence, mentoring students in professional and career preparation and serving as liaison with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program. This is a non-tenure track, multi-year renewable appointment contingent on successful annual and cumulative performance appraisals as well as a majority affirmative vote of the academic unit.

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.

Major/Essential Functions

At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member and Area Coordinator in the School of Professional Studies, you will be expected to: Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computing applications and human-centered artificial intelligence, develop and update curriculum to reflect current trends, advancements, developments, and innovations in the areas of computing applications and human centered artificial intelligence, build and maintain professional engagement and currency in fields of computing applications and human centered artificial intelligence, represent the department in university committees and external organizations, schedule curriculum for online delivery; make teaching assignments, oversee departmental resources, and administrative tasks, mentor and advise students on academic and career goals, hire and evaluate faculty in areas computing applications and human-centered artificial intelligence, represent the unit at university committees and external organizations, and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Terminal degree in computing applications, artificial intelligence, or a related field
• Administrative experience in an academic setting, i.e. program coordinator, assistant/associate chair, or chair
• Substantial professional experience of ten years or more in computing applications, AI, or a related field, in industry, government, or academia.

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 addressing the required and preferred qualifications of the position
3. Five professional references including contact information

Job Type

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

Travel Required

None

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

NonTenure track

EEO Statement

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