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41409BR

Extended Job Title:

Instructor - Journalism and Creative Media Industries

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Position Description:

The Department of Journalism and Creative Media Industries is seeking a robust pool of potential part-time, non-tenure-track instructors to assist with the teaching mission of the College of Media & Communication as ad hoc instructional needs arise.

Requisition ID:

41409BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate level.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

Determined by teaching schedule for Instructors

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Prior teaching experience

Department:

CoMC Dept of JCMI

Job Type:

Part Time

Job Group:

Instructors

Salary Grade:

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit:

+ A one-page statement of interest (750 words max) indicating specific courses of interest and background/preparation for successful teaching of those courses

+ A CV or a resume

+ A digital portfolio showcasing professional accomplishments in journalism and/or creative media

+ The names and contact information of three professional references

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 (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ comc/ ) at Texas Tech University serves approximately 2500 students across its undergraduate majors and graduate programs. The college’s enrollment and credit hours have grown consistently for the last seven years; the number of full-time faculty has almost tripled; and the area for facilities has increased more than 40%. CoMC is the #1 rated research unit in the TTU System per the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking). Its Security Sensitive Level : Travel Required : Schedule Details : Does this position work in a research laboratory? : Does this position handle money, procurement card or other institutional assets? : Does this position need a professional license? : Does this position work with minors in camps and/or programs affiliated with the University? : EEO Statement : Does the committee intend to review only applicants with the required qualifications, including the specific degree(s) listed? : Level 1 Up to 25% Determined by teaching schedule for Instructors No No No No 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. Yes private and state grants initiatives have skyrocketed in recent years, achieving its 2025 grants goals in fall 2020. The CoMC Center for Communication Research (CCR) is the country's premier academic research facility for the study of communication, media processing, and effects. The CCR features labs useful for audience testing, content analysis, surveys, eye-tracking, focus group, and psychophysiology. These research facilities provide a great environment for further advancing an exciting and productive research agenda. The college maintains high standards for teaching, even as its reputation as a media research center expands. College metrics for student retention and graduation rates are near the top at Texas Tech in many categories. Research strengths among college faculty include Hispanic and international, strategic, science/health, gaming/AI, leadership, interpersonal/organizational, and political communication, as well as social scientific research methods. Affiliates of the Thomas Jay Harris Institute for Hispanic & International Communication engage in teaching, research and community outreach related to Hispanic and international/intercultural communication (comc.ttu.edu/research/hihic). Please visit the college's website for more information: www.depts.ttu.edu/comc.

About the Department/School/Area:

The Department of Journalism & Creative Media Industries (JCMI) emphasizes experiential education opportunities that provide immersive learning environments, leading students to produce a robust portfolio of content with support from peer, faculty, alumni, and industry mentors. In producing their work, JCMI students are encouraged from their first day in our degree programs to take advantage of opportunities to get busy “making stuff” and plug in to our robust, collaborative content culture.

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:

01/12/2026

Faculty Qualifications:

+ Candidates must have completed at least 18 graduate credit hours in media production, media studies, creative media, journalism, or a closely related field of study by the date of the appointment. Per TTU OP 32.36, “outstanding professional experience and demonstrated contributions to the teaching discipline may be presented on an exceptional basis in lieu of formal academic preparation.”

+ Candidates must have at least five years of professional experience in media production, media studies, creative media, journalism, or a closely related field.

+ Candidates should demonstrate evidence of, or a potential for, teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.

+ Residence in Texas.

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities