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41806BR

Extended Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Practice in Kinesiology (online)

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Position Description:

The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, **12-month** Assistant Professor of Practice in Kinesiology position to begin **September 1, 2026** . Websites: TTU’s website is http://www.ttu.edu/ , and the department’s website is http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ksm/.

Requisition ID:

41806BR

Travel Required:

None

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 in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management, you will be expected to:

+ Contribute to the teaching mission of the department.

+ Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

Graduate courses may be taught in the evenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

Individuals who meet the required qualifications and possess the following additional credentials are strongly encouraged to apply:

+ An earned doctoral degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise science, or closely related field.

+ Three or more years teaching four or more online undergraduate kinesiology courses aligned with the 36-hour degree completion program courses.

Department:

Kinesiology and Sport Management

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

NonTenure track

Salary Grade:

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

+ Curriculum vitae.

+ Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications above.

+ Teaching statement that includes your experience teaching at the college level, teaching philosophy, and a list of preferred courses you could teach in our undergraduate kinesiology program.

+ Contact information (email and telephone) of three professional references.

The application deadline is September 8, 2025.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Audra Day, Search Committee Chair at [email protected] or 806-834-0160 .

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:

Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area:

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management offers a B.S. in Kinesiology and an M.S. in Kinesiology for over 1,400 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, respectively. The department enrolls over 400 undergraduate students in the B.S. in Sport Management and over 50 master’s degree students in the M.S. in Sport Management. It also offers a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. Its building includes six classrooms, a student computer lab, and faculty offices.

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:

09/08/2025

Faculty Qualifications:

+ Minimum of master’s degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related field.

+ A minimum of two years of undergraduate online teaching experience delivering kinesiology courses within the 36-credit degree completion program or equivalent coursework.

36-hour** **Degree** **Completion Program Courses

Anatomical KinesiologyAdvanced Strength and Conditioning

Applied Exercise PhysiologyExercise and Sport Psychology

Exercise Physiology Medical Terminology for Kinesiology Majors

Exercise Testing and PrescriptionMotor Learning

Introduction to BiomechanicsNutrition for Exercise and Performance

+ Demonstrated interest to develop and teach at least five courses within the 36-credit degree completion program.

Duty Point:

TTU Online (remote duty point)