Assistant Professor of Practice - Museum
 Texas Tech University | |
 United States, Texas, Lubbock | |
| 2500 Broadway Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 06, 2025 | |
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Assistant Professor of Practice - Museum 42876BR Museum Position Description As the largest division within Outreach & Engagement, the Museum at Texas Tech University is in a major growth phase for engagement and educational programming capacity. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Museum at Texas Tech University (in regard to the Museum's Education Division administration and museum outreach and engagement programming) and the Vice Provost of Outreach and Engagement (in regard to faculty responsibilities and O&E programming requirements), the Director of Education and Engagement and Assistant Professor of Practice will oversee engagement programming, engaged research, and engagement partnerships associated with the Museum at Texas Tech University. This position will assist in making sure that outreach and engagement programming conducted by the Museum meets O&E requirements. In addition, the Director of Education and Engagement will submit and oversee new engaged research grants and coordinate the development of new programmatic engagement pathways with the Museum. The position leads a division that has a team of four full-time staff employees and a graduate student intern and has two direct reports: a Helen DeVitt Jones Curator of Education and a Museum Outreach & Engagement Liaison. The position will also teach four (6-week) micro-credential courses each academic year. 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 the College The Office of Outreach and Engagement promotes and supports faculty, staff, and student engagement with communities by creating connections between scholarly pursuits and community needs, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships between the university and the community, and communicating best practices in outreach and engaged scholarship. There are several divisions affiliated with the Office of Outreach and Engagement including the Museum at Texas Tech, the National Ranching Heritage Museum, Lubbock Lake Landmark, Texas Tech University Press, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Texas Tech University Center at Junction, and the Natural Science Research Laboratory. In addition to these divisions, the Office of Outreach and Engagement also offers numerous opportunities for faculty, staff, students, and community members to deepen their understanding of engagement and build partnerships. About the Department/School/Area The MaTTU was established in 1929 and includes nearly 200,000 square feet of enclosed space. The Museum is a multi-disciplinary institution that includes active collecting and research in anthropology, art, clothing & textiles, history, the natural sciences, and paleontology. The Museum includes the main museum building on 4th Street (Lubbock, Texas), the Lubbock Lake Landmark (LLL), and the Natural Science Research Laboratory (NSRL). With a staff of more than 50, the Museum sees on average over 160,000 visitors and participants per year. The MaTTU also houses the nationally recognized Heritage and Museum Sciences Master of Arts Program, which is educating the next generation of museum professionals. About the Department and/or College The Office of Outreach and Engagement promotes and supports faculty, staff, and student engagement with communities by creating connections between scholarly pursuits and community needs, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships between the university and the community, and communicating best practices in outreach and engaged scholarship. There are several divisions affiliated with the Office of Outreach and Engagement including the Museum at Texas Tech, the National Ranching Heritage Museum, Lubbock Lake Landmark, Texas Tech University Press, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Texas Tech University Center at Junction, and the Natural Science Research Laboratory. In addition to these divisions, the Office of Outreach and Engagement also offers numerous opportunities for faculty, staff, students, and community members to deepen their understanding of engagement and build partnerships. Major/Essential Functions Teaching (0.2 FTE)
Organization Texas Tech University Required Qualifications Faculty Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
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:
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Aaron D. Pan, Search Committee Chair and Executive Director of the Museum at Texas Tech University at aaron.pan@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851. 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. Travel Required Up to 25% Schedule Details Monday through Friday 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 12/31/2025 | |