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The Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences in the College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month online Lecturer in the Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences major, to begin August 1, 2024. The position includes teaching four online courses each term (fall, spring, summer) and participating in the monthly TTU Online Faculty Advisory Committee. Development of new online courses will be supported by the TTU Online academic program and faculty support team. Remote duty point/telecommuting will be considered for highly qualified applicants. Applications will be accepted through January 14, 2024 or until the position is filled.
At Texas Tech University, the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs. This position will be a 12-month appointment, remote.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
Required 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.
Specific required qualifications are:
About the Department and/or College
About the University, College, and Department
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.
COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding in 1925, the College of Human Sciences (COHS) has a rich history of investing in students, preparing them to impact the world around them. The College of Human Sciences provides multidisciplinary education, research, and service focused on individuals, families, and their environments to improve and enhance the human condition. The College offers a wide range of outstanding and nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs and encompasses seven academic departments. In further supporting its vision of providing premier research, outreach, and educational programs that enhance human well-being worldwide, the COHS is also home to six centers and five institutes. When they graduate, our students are making an impact as educators, healthcare professionals, financial planners, hospitality managers, fashion merchandisers, designers, counselors, and nutrition experts. We are a destination for health and human sciences.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, FAMILY, AND ADDICTION SCIENCES
The mission of the Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences (CFAS) Department is to prepare future professionals to enrich the lives of others utilizing a systemic perspective. To this end, the CFAS Department is home to programs specifically focused on empowering students to develop skills in counseling, addiction and recovery, licensed mental health practice, and applying a scientist-practitioner approach to producing meaningful scholarship. The CFAS Department is home to highly regarded programs, including the Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences (CARS) undergraduate degree program, master's and doctoral degree programs in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy (CMFT), and a doctoral degree program in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Sciences (ADRS). We seek to fulfill our mission through authentic connections with a diverse body of students, colleagues, and community partners. To learn more about our programs and faculty team visit cfas.ttu.edu.
About Lubbock
Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the South Plains region's educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare hub, 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 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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following documents in your application:
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. C. Nichole Morelock, Search Committee Chair, at Catherine.Morelock@ttu.edu.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2024. To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application and submit all materials by January 14, 2024.
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. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
The Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences in the College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month online Lecturer in the Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences major, to begin August 1, 2024. The position includes teaching four online courses each term (fall, spring, summer) and participating in the monthly TTU Online Faculty Advisory Committee. Development of new online courses will be supported by the TTU Online academic program and faculty support team. Remote duty point/telecommuting will be considered for highly qualified applicants. Applications will be accepted through January 14, 2024 or until the position is filled.
At Texas Tech University, the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs. This position will be a 12-month appointment, remote.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Doctorate in related field.
- Experience in developing online asynchronous courses and creating accessible course materials.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work and communicate remotely with a team.
- Proficiency with various Learning Management Systems and remote communication tools such as Blackboard, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
Required 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.
Specific required qualifications are:
- Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other closely aligned field.
- Evidence of collegiate online teaching effectiveness.
- Licensed or License-eligible LPC, LMFT, LCDC, or other mental health license.
- Professional practice experience in a mental health-related field.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
About the Department and/or College
About the University, College, and Department
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.
COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding in 1925, the College of Human Sciences (COHS) has a rich history of investing in students, preparing them to impact the world around them. The College of Human Sciences provides multidisciplinary education, research, and service focused on individuals, families, and their environments to improve and enhance the human condition. The College offers a wide range of outstanding and nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs and encompasses seven academic departments. In further supporting its vision of providing premier research, outreach, and educational programs that enhance human well-being worldwide, the COHS is also home to six centers and five institutes. When they graduate, our students are making an impact as educators, healthcare professionals, financial planners, hospitality managers, fashion merchandisers, designers, counselors, and nutrition experts. We are a destination for health and human sciences.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, FAMILY, AND ADDICTION SCIENCES
The mission of the Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences (CFAS) Department is to prepare future professionals to enrich the lives of others utilizing a systemic perspective. To this end, the CFAS Department is home to programs specifically focused on empowering students to develop skills in counseling, addiction and recovery, licensed mental health practice, and applying a scientist-practitioner approach to producing meaningful scholarship. The CFAS Department is home to highly regarded programs, including the Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences (CARS) undergraduate degree program, master's and doctoral degree programs in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy (CMFT), and a doctoral degree program in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Sciences (ADRS). We seek to fulfill our mission through authentic connections with a diverse body of students, colleagues, and community partners. To learn more about our programs and faculty team visit cfas.ttu.edu.
About Lubbock
Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the South Plains region's educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare hub, 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 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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following documents in your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy Statement
- Evaluations from the two most recent semesters of teaching
- Names and contact information for three professional references who can speak specifically about the required and preferred qualifications for the position
- Other document(s) that demonstrate your qualifications
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. C. Nichole Morelock, Search Committee Chair, at Catherine.Morelock@ttu.edu.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2024. To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application and submit all materials by January 14, 2024.
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. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
