Lecturer-Computational Thinking w/ Data Science & Engineering Ethics
46503BR
Position DescriptionThe Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer position to begin Spring 2027.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
Position Description
The Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer position to begin Spring 2027.
All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
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
The Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/) serves approximately 5900 undergraduate and over 1000 graduate students, supported by 230 faculty and instructors. The college had 855 BS, 580 MS and 84 PhD graduates in the 2025-26 fiscal year. All incoming first year students are enrolled into a common foundational curriculum for all undergraduate programs. Foundational students declare a program of choice and can move into upper division after completing the foundational classes with a TTU GPA of minimum of 2.5 TTU GPA or higher. The WCOE consists of the Departments of Chemical Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; and Petroleum Engineering. All programs eligible for accreditation have received full ABET accreditation. All departments have Master's and PhD programs. Annual research expenditures at the college are around $38M.
About the Department/School/Area
The Whitacre College of Engineering teaches foundational engineering courses including Engineering Ethics, Computational Thinking with Data Science, and Engineering Seminar.
Major/Essential Functions
At Texas Tech University, the Lecturer title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs. In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a multi-faceted student body, applicants should have experience working with various student populations at the undergraduate level. As a faculty member in the Whitacre College of Engineering, you will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the college and provide service as needed to the college, and university. Primary duties will be teaching common first year courses including but not limited to Engineering Ethics, Computational Thinking with Data Science and or Engineering Seminar.
Faculty Qualifications
46503BR
Position DescriptionThe Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer position to begin Spring 2027.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
Position Description
The Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer position to begin Spring 2027.
All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
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
The Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/) serves approximately 5900 undergraduate and over 1000 graduate students, supported by 230 faculty and instructors. The college had 855 BS, 580 MS and 84 PhD graduates in the 2025-26 fiscal year. All incoming first year students are enrolled into a common foundational curriculum for all undergraduate programs. Foundational students declare a program of choice and can move into upper division after completing the foundational classes with a TTU GPA of minimum of 2.5 TTU GPA or higher. The WCOE consists of the Departments of Chemical Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; and Petroleum Engineering. All programs eligible for accreditation have received full ABET accreditation. All departments have Master's and PhD programs. Annual research expenditures at the college are around $38M.
About the Department/School/Area
The Whitacre College of Engineering teaches foundational engineering courses including Engineering Ethics, Computational Thinking with Data Science, and Engineering Seminar.
Major/Essential Functions
At Texas Tech University, the Lecturer title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs. In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a multi-faceted student body, applicants should have experience working with various student populations at the undergraduate level. As a faculty member in the Whitacre College of Engineering, you will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the college and provide service as needed to the college, and university. Primary duties will be teaching common first year courses including but not limited to Engineering Ethics, Computational Thinking with Data Science and or Engineering Seminar.
Faculty Qualifications
- Ph. D. degree in Engineering or Computer Science or a closely related science discipline.