Assistant Professor of Practice in Public Health and Kinesiology

41805BR

Kinesiology and Sport Management

Position Description

The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor of Practice in Public Health and Kinesiology position to begin September 1, 2026. Websites: TTU's website is http://www.ttu.edu/, and the department's website is http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ksm/.

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.

About the College

Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management offers a B.S. in Kinesiology and an M.S. in Kinesiology for over 1,400 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, respectively. The department enrolls over 400 undergraduate students in the B.S. in Sport Management and over 50 master's degree students in the M.S. in Sport Management. It also offers a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. Its building includes six classrooms, a student computer lab, and faculty offices.

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. Typical primary responsibilities will be to teach courses in the public health minor and kinesiology major, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program. Examples of courses that may be taught by this position include (but are not limited to): HLTH 2302 Environmental Health and Awareness, HLTH 4313 Mental Health, HLTH 4344 Managing Stress, KIN 3305 Exercise Physiology, KIN 3306 Applied Exercise Physiology, and KIN 4305 Advanced Strength and Conditioning. Note: the courses in the public health minor (i.e., all courses with the HLTH prefix) are all taught online. These courses will remain online for the foreseeable future. Courses in the kinesiology major (i.e., all courses with the KIN prefix) are traditionally taught in person (face-to-face).

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse 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 Kinesiology & Sport Management, you will be expected to:

• Contribute to the teaching mission of the department.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

• Minimum of master's degree in public health, kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related field.
• At least one year of teaching experience in undergraduate public health and/or kinesiology courses.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• An earned doctoral degree in public health, kinesiology, exercise science, or closely related field.
• Two or more years of teaching experience in online and face-to-face undergraduate public health and/or kinesiology courses.
• A minimum of one year of professional experience in public health, kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related field.
• A current public health or kinesiology-related national certification from a reputable organization (i.e., CPH, NSCA-CSCS, ACSM-EP or -CEP, ATC, etc.).

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

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

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following documents in your application:

• Curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications above.
• Teaching statement that includes your experience teaching at the college level, teaching philosophy, and a list of preferred courses you could teach in our undergraduate public health minor and/or kinesiology major.
• Contact information (email and telephone) of three professional references.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

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.

Travel Required

None

Schedule Details

Graduate courses may be taught in the evenings.

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

NonTenure track

EEO Statement

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

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

09/12/2025