Description

The Department of Computer Science at Texas Tech University invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice positions starting in Fall 2026.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech) to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related fields by the time of appointment. We are looking for passionate candidates who will contribute to the university’s mission through teaching and mentoring students in professional and career preparation. This is a non-tenure track position, and after five years of appointment, this position is eligible for promotion and a continuing appointment status that assures this position like a tenured position. A Ph.D. degree is preferred but not required. Teaching or industry experience of 5 or more years is a plus for the Associate Professor of Practice position. The candidate must be prepared to teach large and small classes of undergraduate and graduate students. The selected candidate with a Ph.D. degree will also be offered an opportunity to advance the career development to be considered for a tenure-track position.

A cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, teaching statement, and a list of three or more references should be submitted electronically at http://www.texastech.edu/careers/ using requisition number 42831BR for the Assistant Professor of Practice position and 42834BR for the Associate Professor of Practice position. The deadline to submit applications is on January 5, 2026.