Instructor - Computer Science

39681BR

Computer Science

Position Description

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a part-time Instructor to begin Sept 1, 2025.

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 Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/) serves approximately 4800 undergraduate and 1300 graduate students, supported by 220 faculty and instructors. The college had 852 BS, 557 MS and 68 PhD graduates in the 2023-24 fiscal year. All incoming first year students are enrolled in a common foundational curriculum for all undergraduate programs. Foundational students declare a program of choice and can move into upper division after completing the foundational classes with a TTU GPA of 2.5 or higher. The WCOE consists of the Departments of Chemical Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; and Petroleum Engineering. All BS programs and the Environmental Engineering Master's program are ABET accredited. All departments have master's and PhD programs. Annual research expenditures at the college are around $18M.

About the Department/School/Area

The Department of Computer Science offers four degree programs, including Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Software & Security Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science. As of Fall 2024, the department has 451 undergraduate major students and 564 graduate students, including 481 Master and 83 PhD students. The department currently has 27 faculty members including 20 tenured or tenure-track faculty members and 7 teaching faculty members. For more information, please visit http://www.cs.ttu.edu/.

Major/Essential Functions

The Department of Computer Science at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for multiple instructor positions. This is a one-semester, renewable appointment. Renewal is contingent on departmental needs and successful performance appraisals. Summer appointments are possible, but not guaranteed, contingent on demand for courses and availability of funding. Instructors contribute to the university's mission through teaching in an area of expertise, mentoring students in professional and career preparation and serving as liaison with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

Contributes to the university's mission through teaching in an area of expertise, mentoring students in professional and career preparation and serving as liaison with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

The following is a listing of the expectations for the instructor position:

• Develop curriculum
• Teach courses assigned
• Provide office hours
• Course assessments for accreditation purposes (e.g. SACSCOC, ABET, etc.) and continuous improvement
• Create assignments and exams and appropriate solution keys
• Answer queries related to the course

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to teach undergraduate and graduate core and elective courses in Computer Science.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Applicants with a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related fields
• Applicants with teaching or industry experience

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

To Apply for this Position
Please include the following documents in your application for requisition 39681BR:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• List of two or more references

Job Type

Part Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

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.

Travel Required

None

Schedule Details

8-5

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Instructors

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.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

03/31/2025