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42118BR

Extended Job Title:

Instructor - Personal Financial Planning

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Position Description:

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

Requisition ID:

42118BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

The School of Financial Planning’s Personal Finance Program in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a part-time adjunct 9-month remote instructor position. This non-tenure track position would have an optional summer teaching. This position could start either September 15th or December 15th 2025.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Preferred Qualifications:

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

1. Working with diverse populations in online courses or through relevant financial service industry experiences as evident in application documents (cover letter, resume, curriculum vitae).

2. A motivated and enthusiastic persona with excellent communication skills, both oral & written, as evident in application documents (cover letter, resume, curriculum vitae, and interview(s)).

3. Experience in curriculum development for online courses.

4. Active membership in relevant professional organizations is desired.

5. CFP® designation or other financial industry designations.

Department:

Personal Financial Planning

Job Type:

Part Time

Job Group:

Instructors

Salary Grade:

800

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

3. Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications (resume, teaching evaluations).

4. List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to [email protected].

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 Health and Human Sciences is comprised of 12 programs outside of the School of Financial Planning, including Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy; Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences; Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management; Retail Management; Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics; Human Sciences; Apparel Design and Manufacturing; Interior Design; Human Development and Family Sciences; and Early Childhood Education.

About the Department/School/Area:

The School of Financial Planning offers a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning and a B.S. in Applied Personal Finance. All PFP programs are registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. The APF program is registered with AFCPE.

Three dual degrees are offered: JD/MS in PFP, MBA/MS in PFP, and MS Tax/MS PFP and a minor in Agricultural Economics Ph.D. is also supported.

Graduate certificates in Personal Financial Planning, Charitable Financial Planning, and Life-Centered Financial Planning and a hybrid delivery MS degree are provided.

An online major in Applied Personal Finance and a minor in the Studies of Personal Finance and other courses meet the financial literacy needs of Texas Tech students.

Enrollment of majors includes approximately 237 undergraduate students and 126 graduate students, of which 49 are doctoral. There are 168 Applied Personal Finance Majors and 107 Personal Finance minors.

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:

09/10/2025

Faculty Qualifications:

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.

Specific required qualifications are:

1. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in personal finance or a closely related discipline (e.g., family & consumer sciences, financial planning, consumer & family economics, family resource management).

2. AFC® designation required. If the applicant is obtaining the AFC® designation (educational requirements satisfied and evidence of studying/taking the exam within the next 1 month on resume), please indicate within the resume and/or cover letter. A CFP ® designation or terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.) could be a suitable substitute for the AFC® designation but AFC® designation would be required with in the first semester of teaching.

3. Online college-level teaching experience or relevant industry experience in a financial service industry field. 3-year minimum as evident in application documents (cover letter, resume, curriculum vitae).

Duty Point:

TTU Online (remote duty point)