Assistant Professor of Practice - National Security & Legal Studies

The Honors College at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor of Practice in National Security and Legal Studies to begin January 1, 2027. All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.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. As a faculty member in the Honors College, you will be expected to: Contribute to the teaching mission of the College by teaching eight Honors courses per academic year (generally a 4/4 load), including two Honors sections each semester of POLS 2306: Texas Politics and Topics, and developing curriculum; Mentor Honors students in scholarly and professional activities; and Provide service to the college, university, and your academic community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Tech University