• Instructor - Media & Communication (Fall 2025)

    Texas Tech University (TX)


    41372BR

    Extended Job Title:

    Instructor - Media & Communication (Fall 2025)

    Organization:

    Texas Tech University

    Position Description:

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

    Requisition ID:

    41372BR

    Travel Required:

    None

    Major/Essential Functions:

    The College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University is seeking a part-time, non-tenure track, Instructor to assist with the teaching mission of the college. Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply. Service duties include program-building, as well as a commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, university, and community is expected.

     

    Grant Funded?:

     

    No

    Pay Basis:

    Monthly

    Department:

    Media and Communication

    Job Type:

    Part Time

    Job Group:

    Instructors

    Salary Grade:

    800

     

    Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

     

    No

    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:

    The College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University fosters a culture of excellence built around local and global impact, innovative research and students success. Diverse facilities and technologies support innovative teaching and world-changing research. Learn more about the academic departments, centers and institutes within the college.

    About the Department/School/Area:

    The mission of the College of Media & Communication is to (1) educate students in the knowledge, skills and perspectives necessary for future careers in communication industries, (2) prepare them for life-long learning and/or advanced study in communication-related disciplines, and (3) achieve recognition among professionals, public organizations/agencies and scholars as a pre-eminent program in media and communication education, research and service.

    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:

    07/31/2025

    Faculty Qualifications:

    Candidates should have at least 18 credit hours in the teaching discipline or a completed Ph.D. or MA in Mass Communication. Demonstrated evidence of or potential forteaching excellence. An ongoing commitment to serving a diverse student population.

    Duty Point:

    TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities