Position Description

The Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University invites applications for up to three full-time, 9-month, Lecturers in Business for our new Online Bachelor in Business Administration in General Business. The Lecturer will be appointed in one of our college areas (Management, Finance, Marketing, ISQS, Accounting or Energy Commerce).

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.

About the College

The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration is AACSB accredited and houses the School of Accounting that holds separate AACSB accreditation. The college offers the BBA degree with majors in accounting, energy commerce, finance, information technology, management, marketing, and supply chain management. Several formats of the MBA program are offered in fulltime, weekend, and online modalities in Lubbock, the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Houston, and San Antonio. The College offers MS degrees in accounting, data science, finance, and marketing research and analytics. A Ph.D. in business administration is offered with tracks in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. With a faculty of over 140 and a staff that exceeds 80, the college enrolls over 5,000 undergraduate and 800 graduate students.

About the Department/School/Area

The Rawls College of Business Online BBA in General Business is designed for non-traditional students through an asynchronous online learning delivery. We are keen on candidates with a background in asynchronous teaching methods and/or experience working with non-traditional students including adult learners and working professionals among others. The chosen faculty will serve as a full-time, non-tenure track Lectures within one of the college areas Management, Finance, Marketing, ISQS, Accounting or Business Economics and Business Law.

Major/Essential Functions

At Texas Tech University, the Lecturer title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs.

OrganizationTexas Tech University
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.
Master’s degree in business or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience teaching business undergraduate programs.
Demonstrated experience teaching in an asynchronous online format.
Evidence of understanding of online best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
Be able to relocate to Lubbock.
Enthusiastic about online teaching and its benefits.
Experience in asynchronous course design.
Experience in programs that target adult learners and/or working professionals.
While we prefer candidates who can engage on-campus, remote candidates will be considered, provided they can commit to regular travel to campus.