36342BR

　　Extended Job Title:

　　Lecturer - Special Populations

　　Organization:

　　Texas Tech University

　　Position Description:

　　Contributes to the university's mission through teaching and service. Teacher Education Department in the College of Education invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Non-Tenure Lecturer (Exempt) position to begin September 1, 2024.

　　Requisition ID:

　　36342BR

　　Travel Required:

　　Up to 50%

　　Major/Essential Functions:

　　Primary Responsibilities

　　Teaching four face-to-face Special Populations courses in the Tech Teach program as assigned.

　　Other Duties

　　This position may require travel to the area schools to support and evaluate teacher candidates, online teaching, and participation in program-level professional development and departmental meetings.

　　Grant Funded?:

　　No

　　Pay Basis:

　　Monthly

　　Schedule Details:

　　Some field based instructors will observe students, so some travel will be required. Classes are conducted at various times throughout the day and evening.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　​​​​​​​ In addition to these requirements, the following qualifications are also desirable:

　　Experience teaching and/or working in a higher education institution

　　Demonstrated ability to teach effectively

　　Use of strong and positive communication skills within a professional setting, exhibit disposition for technology use, collaboration, and school-based initiatives; and

　　Administrative experience at the campus, district, or IHE level, and a commitment to earning a terminal degree at Texas Tech (if not already earned).

　　Department:

　　EDUC TechTeach TED

　　Job Type:

　　Full Time

　　Job Group:

　　NonTenure track

　　Shift:

　　Other

　　Salary Grade:

　　800

　　Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

　　No

　　Special Instructions to Applicants:

　　For additional information please contact Linnie Greenlees 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

　　About the College:

　　The College of Education at Texas Tech University is recognized as an emerging national leader in high-quality and innovative educator preparation. We are changing the way our future educators influence tomorrow's leaders with our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs. Working directly with school district partners statewide, community agencies, and other institutions of higher education, we prepare our graduates for the unique professional demands of the 21st century.

　　About the Department/School/Area:

　　The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Texas Tech University is seeking a dynamic educator to serve as a full-time face-to-face lecturer in the innovative Tech Teach program. Tech Teach, is a district-based, undergraduate teacher preparation program designed to serve as a “talent pipeline” for partner districts. The program is clinically intensive, competency-based, and focused on measurably improving student achievement. Tech Teach will focus on the preparation and certification of undergraduate teacher candidates for inclusive teaching in K-12 classrooms.

　　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.

　　Faculty Qualifications:

　　Successful applicants for this position will have these qualifications and qualities:

　　Record of 3 years of successful teaching as the teacher of record in public schools

　　Current or recent Special Education (EC-12) and/or Bilingual state teaching certifications. (Texas preferred)

　　Duty Point:

　　TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities