About this role
Position Description
The Area of Management in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice (start date: Fall 2027). Candidates with a background in management, entrepreneurship, leadership, organizational behavior, family business, strategy, or closely related fields will be considered.
Salary and benefits are highly competitive and include financial support for data acquisition and domestic and international conference travel.
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About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students. Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields.
Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
About the College
The Rawls College of Business is AACSB accredited, and offers BBA degrees with majors in accounting, energy commerce, finance, information technology, management, marketing, and supply chain management. Several MBA programs are offered. First, a Professional MBA hybrid program is offered for students who wish to remain employed full-time; classes are offered one weekend per month in three locations in Texas: Lubbock, Dallas, Houston, and the Hill Country, as well as an online MBA. A third MBA program is specifically designed for students with undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Finally, the College offers a number of Dual Degree MBA programs. We also offer MS degrees in accounting, data science, finance, and marketing research & analytics. A Ph.D. in business administration is offered with tracks in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. The Rawls has 150 faculty members (including 42 tenured faculty and 34 endowed chairs or professorships). The College has almost 7000 undergraduate students and over 1000 graduate students.
About the Department/School/Area
The Area of Management has 30 faculty members and 10 doctoral students, who publish research in top journals in the field and are award-winning subject-matter experts related to our four undergraduate certificates in entrepreneurship, family business, leadership, and human resources. The Area also launched a successful Masters Degree in Human Resource Management in the Fall of 2024. The Area takes pride in teaching excellence, and faculty members have been awarded various teaching awards, including a university-wide departmental teaching excellence award.
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.
Faculty Qualifications
- A master’s degree in Management or a related field. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply if all doctoral degree requirements will be completed by Jan 2027.
- A demonstrated record or aptitude for high-quality research in the field of management or an exceptional background in professional practice.
- Specific experience in teaching management courses in one or more of the following areas: management, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, family business, and/or strategy delivered using one or more teaching modalities.
- Service experience or demonstrated aptitude to engage in service to the department, college, and university.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
- A PhD in Management
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following documents in your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications
- List of references
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. /Prof. Hansen, Search Committee Chair: [email protected]. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or 806-742-3851.
The deadline to submit applicants is February 15, 2027.
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.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.