Assistant Professor of Practice in National Security and Legal Studies

Texas Tech University Honors College; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Honors College invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor of Practice in National Security and Legal Studies beginning January 1, 2027. The position emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and service within an Honors framework.

Responsibilities include teaching eight Honors courses annually (including POLS 2306: Texas Politics and Topics), guiding student scholarly activities, and contributing to college and university service. Start date is January 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• At least 18 graduate hours relevant to national security, law, or legal studies.
• Significant college/university teaching experience with strong evaluations.
• Proven classroom teaching success.

Responsibilities

• Teach eight Honors courses per academic year, including two Honors sections of POLS 2306: Texas Politics and Topics.
• Mentor Honors students in scholarly and professional activities.
• Provide service to the college, university, and academic community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student mentorship

Curriculum development

Professional collaboration

Education

Graduate coursework in national security or legal studies

Experience as instructor of record

Terminal degree in relevant field

Job description

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.

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.

As a faculty member in the Honors College, you will be expected to: 1) 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; 2) mentor Honors students in scholarly and professional activities; and 3) provide service to the college, university, and your academic community.

Required Qualifications:

1. At least 18 graduate hours complete in a discipline relevant to the study and teaching of national security, law, and/or legal studies;
2. Significant experience teaching related courses at the college or university level (including assignments as instructor of record while a graduate student or as a part-time instructor).
3. Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher (through strong teaching evaluations, teaching awards, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

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

1. Terminal degree (Ph.D. or JD) in a discipline relevant to the study and teaching of national security, law, and/or legal studies;
2. Demonstrated experience in an Honors environment as faculty, staff, or student.
3. Significant professional experience in law or public policy.
4. Specific experience mentoring undergraduate students in research or professional practice.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Joe Hodes, Search Committee Chair at [e-mail]. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] or 806-742-3851.

Application Process

The deadline to submit applications is October 15, 2026.

Requisition # 46156