37543BR

Extended Job Title:

Instructor - Advertising

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Position Description:

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Requisition ID:

37543BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

The College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University, Department of Advertising is seeking a part-time, non-tenure-track, Instructor to assist with the teaching mission of the college.

Part-Time Instructors may teach online, terrestrial, or hybrid courses and are required to teach 4 organized courses per academic year.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

Schedule dependent upon teaching assignment

Department:

CoMC Dept of ADBS

Job Type:

Part Time

Job Group:

Instructors

Salary Grade:

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach the following to your application:

• CV

• 1 Professional reference

• 1 Personal reference

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

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. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

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

About the College:

The College of Media & Communication (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/) at Texas Tech University offers bachelor’s degrees in Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, Creative Media Industries, Public Relations, and Media Strategies. It offers master’s degrees in Mass Communication, Communication Studies, and Strategic Communication (online), and a Ph.D. in Media and Communication. The college has more than 2,000 undergraduate majors, about 270 MA students in three programs, and 40 Ph.D. students. Recent graduates of the doctoral program have begun their careers at universities in the Big 10, Big 12, ACC, and SEC, as well as applied research positions with media companies such as the MediaScience Research Lab. As of 2019 CoMC is rated 39th in the world for communication research by the Shanghai Academic Index. CoMC is home to the Center for Communication Research (CCR) (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/re search/ccr/), one of the world’s premier, state-of-the art research facilities in media and communication research. It features labs useful for audience testing, content analysis, surveys, eye-tracking, focus group, and psychophysiology. These research facilities provide a great environment for further advancing an exciting and productive research agenda. The college also hosts the Outpost Social Media Lab, a major center for the study of new and emerging media (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/re search/outpost), and the Thomas Jay Harris Institute for Hispanic and International Communication, a center of teaching, research, and community outreach in Hispanic and International Communication (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/re search/hihic). Additionally, the CoMC and TTU recently launched the Communication Training Center (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ctc/), a facility focused on training university faculty and graduate students how to enhance oral and visual communication skills.

About the Department/School/Area:

The Department of Advertising & Brand Strategy (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/programs/advertising/) is home to more than 400 undergraduate majors, with 5 tenure-line faculty, 4 lecturers, 1 professor of practice, and several adjunct instructors. The curriculum emphasizes both the creative and business-related aspects of advertising, ultimately preparing students for careers in account services, brand management, account planning and research, copywriting, design, media planning, and sales. Our impressive AAF student competition team recently earned the national championship title in the National Student Advertising Competition.

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.

Faculty Qualifications:

Candidates must have completed a master’s degree in Media & Communication or a related field of study by the date of the appointment. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of or potential for teaching excellence and have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to serving diverse student populations. Successful candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities