Lecturer - Human Development and Family Sciences
Position Description
The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for TWO full-time, 9-month Lecturer positions in Human Development and Family Sciences to begin September 1, 2026. The duty point for these positions will be Lubbock, Texas.
Major/Essential Functions
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. In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a multi-faceted student body, applicants should have experience working with various student populations at the undergraduate level.
As a faculty member in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, you will be expected to: 1) contribute to the teaching mission of the department through delivery of face-to-face and online courses; 2) participate in professional development related to teaching; and 3) provide service to the department. Faculty may have the opportunity to be promoted to Senior Lecturer and receive Continuing Appointment.
Faculty Qualifications
- Applicants are required to have earned an M.S. by the start date of September 1, 2026 in human development and family sciences or a related discipline, such as psychology or sociology
- Experience of successful and engaging teaching as instructor on record or as a teaching assistant (including teaching experience as a graduate student) in college-level courses, or a record indicative of the ability to be a proficient teacher to undergraduate students through online and face-to-face modalities
- Ability to teach a wide variety of courses within the HDFS curriculum
- Technical skills to make all courses materials accessible and compliant with university, state, and university policies
- Experience working with Canvas or other LMS.
Preferred Qualifications
- Applicants who have earned a Ph.D. by September 1, 2026 in human development and family science or a related discipline such as psychology or sociology
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