Asst. Professor of Practice - Special Populations in Teacher Education

43677BR

EDUC TechTeach TED

Position Description

The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time 9-month academic appointment Assistant Professor of Practice in Teacher Education for K-12 Special Populations with an emphasis in ESL or Special Education or both. In this position description, Special Populations refers to candidates who have received training, completed graduate-level coursework in ESL, Special Education or both, and have experience working with students who receive services through Special Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs in the United States.

Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Developing, teaching, and researching the effects of theory-based program and curricular interventions for increasing teacher candidates' instructional competency for Special populations
• Taking a leadership and collaborative role in Special Populations
• Working with instructional faculty to ensure high-fidelity implementation of research-supported improvements around quality of delivery and content in Special Populations
• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Special Populations in both face-to face and online formats
• Collaborate on research projects

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 College of Education (COE) at Texas Tech University (TTU) aspires to be a national leader in both the preparation of educators and the dissemination of educational research. A state-of-the-art teacher education program and first-rate graduate and professional programs including engaged scholarship opportunities to guide the College's pursuit of excellence. Additionally, collaboration with the greater community drives our College vision and mission.

Our Mission: Through investing in a diverse student body, the COE promotes excellence in educator and professional preparation to meet the real-world challenges of our day. We disseminate research focused on improving educational outcomes. We are committed to engagement with partners through mutual collaboration, innovation and improvement.

About the Department/School/Area

The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education has an innovative teacher preparation program that meets the unique needs of all our students. In collaboration with school districts and community college partners across Texas, TechTeach, our clinically intensive, competency-based program, is preparing educators who are ready to impact students on their first day in the classroom.

Major/Essential Functions

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.

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

• A completed Ph.D. or Ed.D in Teacher Preparation, Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Leadership/Policy or related field with a specialization (18 hours of graduate level coursework) in Special Populations by September 1, 2026
• Minimum of 3 years as teacher of record in K-12 Special Populations in the United States
• Evidence of ability to teach and design competency-based courses in Special Populations for online and face to face format

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Knowledge and experience collaborating within school districts
• An emerging record of scholarly productivity in Teacher Preparation and or Special Populations as evidenced by published journal articles or conference presentations
• Current ESL or Special Education teaching licensure/ certification in the United States
• Higher Education teaching

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

Job Type

Full 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.

Travel Required

None

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

NonTenure track

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

04/17/2026