Practice Professor, National Security & 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

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.