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42201BR

Extended Job Title:

Asst/Assoc Professor of Practice - 9 Month - Hospitality & Retail Mgmt

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Position Description:

The Department of Hospitality and Retail Management in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice to begin September 1, 2026. Applicants should have expertise in fashion merchandising and retail.

Requisition ID:

42201BR

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 dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

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:

+ A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (or earn a Ph.D by August 31, 2026) in fashion merchandising and/or retail or closely related degree.

+ A strong history of retail industry experience.

+ Experience with and interest in teaching wide variety of retail related courses.

+ A strong commitment to excellence in teaching (evidenced by positive teaching evaluations, teaching awards, etc.).

+ Ability to teach in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Department:

Hospitality and Retail Mgmt

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:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Teaching Statement

4. Research Statement (optional)

5. List of references

The application deadline is October 15, 2025.

Questions about this position should be directed to Prof. Catherine Jai, Search Committee Chair at [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:

As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding in 1923, the College of Health & Human Sciences (CHHS) has a rich history of investing in students, preparing them to impact the world around them. The CHHS provides multidisciplinary education, research, and service focused on individuals, families, and their environments to improve and enhance the human condition. The College offers a wide range of outstanding and nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs and encompasses seven academic departments. In further supporting its vision of providing premier research, outreach, and educational programs that enhance human well-being worldwide, the CHHS is also home to six centers and five institutes. When they graduate, our students are making an impact as educators, healthcare professionals, financial planners, hospitality managers, fashion merchandisers, designers, counselors, and nutrition experts. We are a destination for health and human sciences. More information about the college can be found at https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/.

About the Department/School/Area:

Hospitality & Retail Management is one of eight departments in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Over 400 students study in the Restaurant, Hotel, & Institutional Management and Retail Management programs.

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:

10/15/2025

Faculty Qualifications:

As a faculty member in the Department of Hospitality and Retail Management, you will be expected to:

1. Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree (MS) in merchandising and retail or closely related degree.

2. We invite applicants with teaching interests in fashion merchandising, retail, CPG, apparel, and/or textiles. Candidates should have a demonstrated record or a record indicative of teaching in an academic environment, preferably at the college level.

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities