Assistant Professor Of Practice

ONLINE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE‑SOCIAL WORK, 9‑MO APPT. Position

Description:

The Social Work Program in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice to teach in the Online MSW degree program option beginning September 1, 2026. Faculty in non‑tenure acquiring appointments are expected to teach four courses each long semester, as assigned and according to program needs, as well as to engage in significant service activities with the university, community, and/or profession.

These positions do not require residency in Lubbock, candidates anywhere in the United States will be considered. Applicants must have a strong identification with the mission and core values of Social Work and experience teaching with web‑based modalities. Top candidates will have also had experience developing online curriculum consistent with CSWE’s educational standards.

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.

Founded in 1925 as one of the university’s four original colleges, the College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of 15 departments offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The college enrolls over 10,000 students, representing over a quarter of the Texas Tech University student population. In addition to its growth, the college maintains a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.

The Social Work Program is housed in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work. Accreditation with CSWE was initially granted in 1979 for the BA in social work degree. The Master of Social Work (MSW) program, offering an advanced generalist approach with a focus on health and well‑being, was established in 2015 and is fully accredited through 2031. Today, twelve full‑time faculty lines and two full‑time staff positions are dedicated to the preparation of BASW and MSW level students.

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.

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.