Instructor - Human Resource Development

Texas Tech University Online extends the university’s commitment to high-quality education to learners worldwide. Through a wide range of fully online degree programs and courses, Texas Tech Online offers flexible, accessible learning that maintains academic rigor. Online instructors are part of a collaborative community with access to instructional design support, training, and digital tools to enhance student engagement. Faculty teaching online at Texas Tech are valued members of the university and contribute to its mission of teaching, research, and service, regardless of their location.

The School of Professional Studies, which resides in Texas Tech University Online, offers a number of online degrees in flexible 8-week course terms.

The School of Professional Studies promotes students’ leadership and career opportunities for success in a dynamic workplace through engaging interdisciplinary and career-focused credential and degree programs delivered online and on-campus. The faculty of Professional Studies is dedicated to supporting students’ skills by integrating multiple knowledge bases essential for navigating the complex and interconnected challenges of today’s world, particularly those that involve multiple disciplines. The curricula and programs in Professional Studies prepare students to address the interdisciplinary challenges requiring a holistic approach emphasizing creativity, collaboration, and life-long learning for personal and career development.

Instructor, HRDV, School of Professional Studies, TTU Online

Teaching online and/or micro-credentialing courses in Human Resource Development, Leadership for the School of Professional Studies degree program. Job assignment is dependent on the needs of the department. Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching and course development. Participates in required trainings/reviews/assessments or similar.

Terminal Degree (PhD, JD, or equivalent) in one of the following areas:

• Human Resources (HR), including a JD with relevant HR work experience

OR
Master's Degree in one of the following areas:

• Human Resources (HR)

• MBA with an HR focus

• Candidates who hold a completed master’s degree in any field and have completed 18 credit hours in the above specified areas or have relevant combination of appropriate credit hours and work experience (as determined by the academic unit) will be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Terminal or master’s degree must be conferred prior to hire.

• Candidates holding a JD must have successfully passed a bar examination.

This position will be classified as security-sensitive and require a criminal background check if selected for employment.

• HR Certification from either the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Blackboard or Canvas

• 2 to 5 years of teaching experience in higher education, preferably in Human Resource Development or Management

Please submit the following documents with your application:

• CV

• Cover Letter
• Three professional references
• ​​​​​​​Unofficial Transcript (Official transcript will be required before hire.)