Asst Professor of Practice - Environmental Toxicology

Position Description

The Department of Environmental Toxicology in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor of Practice position to begin Fall 2026.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

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 multi-faceted student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with various student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Toxicology, you will be expected to: 1) contribute to the teaching mission of the department; 2) mentor graduate students; 3) retain industry currency to better inform classroom instruction and mentoring; 4) provide service to the department, college, and university.

Faculty Qualifications

1. Applicants must have at least an M.S. in Forensic Science, Criminalistics, or a related physical/natural science.
2. Previous forensic practitioner experience (private or government).
3. Previous teaching experience, including demonstrated pedagogy in the form of professional training activities.

Preferred Qualifications

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

1. A track record of professional service to the discipline.
2. A record of publications to their field of expertise.

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

To apply, visit workattexastech.com