Assistant Professor of Practice – National Security & Legal Studies – Texas Tech University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Practice – National Security & Legal Studies – Texas Tech University

• Institution: Texas Tech University

• Academic Unit / Department: Honors College

• Job ID: 46156BR

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor of Practice

• Specialization: National Security, Law, and Legal Studies

• Teaching Load: 8 Honors courses per academic year, generally a 4/4 load

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and departmental budget; exact salary not specified

• Location: Lubbock, Texas, United States

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: January 1, 2027

Overview of Role

The Honors College at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in National Security and Legal Studies.

This position is designed for candidates with strong academic and/or professional experience in national security, law, legal studies, public policy, or related fields. The successful candidate will contribute primarily through teaching, curriculum development, student mentoring, and service.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach 8 Honors courses per academic year, generally a 4/4 teaching load.

• Teach two Honors sections each semester of POLS 2306: Texas Politics and Topics.

• Develop new curriculum in relevant areas.

• Teach courses related to:

  • National Security

  • Law

  • Legal Studies

  • Public Policy

  • Related interdisciplinary fields

• Mentor Honors students in scholarly and professional activities.

• Support students in career and professional preparation.

• Participate in Honors College and university service.

• Engage with professional and academic communities relevant to the position.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.

• At least 18 graduate credit hours in a field related to:

  • National Security

  • Law

  • Legal Studies

• Significant college or university teaching experience.

• Teaching experience may include service as:

  • Instructor of record

  • Graduate instructor

  • Part-time instructor

• Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher.

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness through strong evaluations, teaching awards, or similar indicators.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Terminal degree such as a Ph.D. or J.D.

• Academic background relevant to National Security, Law, or Legal Studies.

• Experience working in an Honors education environment.

• Significant professional experience in:

  • Law

  • Public Policy

• Experience mentoring undergraduate students in:

  • Research

  • Professional practice

  • Career development

Nature of Appointment

• Full-time faculty position

• 9-month appointment

• Non-tenure-track

• Professor of Practice pathway

• Monthly pay basis

• No travel required

• Not grant-funded

• Based at the Texas Tech University main campus in Lubbock

Application Process

• Job ID: 46156BR

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: January 1, 2027

• Applications should be submitted through the Texas Tech University employment portal.

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