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Position DescriptionContributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.
Position Description
Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.
About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students. Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
About the College
Through investing in our student body, the College of Education 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
As our largest graduate department, both in terms of programs offered and students served, the Educational psychology, Leadership, & Counseling (EPLC) Department trains scholars and practitioners that have a direct impact on the communities they serve, whether by increasing the number of mental health professionals, providing skilled school psychologists, preparing servant leaders for upper administration roles in K-12 and higher education, or by exploring the very nature of how people learn.
Led by Department Chair Dr. Tara Stevens, EPLC is committed to continual and sustainable innovative instructional practices and engaging in mutually beneficial scholarship that is informed by and supports culturally various communities of learners, teachers, leaders, and education partners.
Major/Essential Functions
Teaches face-to-face/online and/or undergraduate or graduate courses in the Department of Educational Psychology Leadership & Counseling of the College of Education. Job assignment is dependent on the needs of the department.
Faculty Qualifications
- PhD/EdD or equivalent terminal degree in a related field
- Disciplines include: Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Counseling Education, or Educational Psychology.