Assistant Professor of Practice (Online) BS in Kinesiology

43590BR

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, 12-month Assistant Professor of Practice in Kinesiology position to begin September 1, 2026. Upon hire and each year after, the selected candidate must confirm that they are not teaching courses at any other institution while employed in this position at Texas Tech.

Websites: TTU's website is http://www.ttu.edu/, and the department's website is http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ksm/. While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTU's Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php.

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

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

Texas Tech University Online extends the university's commitment to high-quality education to learners worldwide. Through a wide range of fully online degree programs and courses, Texas Tech Online offers flexible, accessible learning that maintains academic rigor. Online instructors are part of a collaborative community with access to instructional design support, training, and digital tools to enhance student engagement. Faculty teaching online at Texas Tech are valued members of the university and contribute to its mission of teaching, research, and service, regardless of their location.

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

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related field.
2. Two years minimum of online undergraduate teaching experience in kinesiology courses within the 36credit hour Degree Completion Program or equivalent undergraduate coursework.
3. Undergraduate teaching experience in at least four kinesiology courses within the 36credit hour Degree Completion Program or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

36Credit Hour Degree Completion Program Courses

• Anatomical Kinesiology
• Applied Exercise Physiology
• Exercise Physiology
• Exercise Testing and Prescription
• Introduction to Biomechanics
• Advanced Strength and Conditioning
• Exercise and Sport Psychology
• Medical Terminology for Kinesiology Majors
• Motor Control and Learning
• Nutrition for Exercise and Performance
• Science of a Healthy Lifestyle
• Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• Principles and Theories in Exercise Psychology

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who meet the required qualifications and possess the following are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. Earned doctoral degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise science, or a closely related field.
2. Experience developing asynchronous online undergraduate kinesiology courses, including authorship of three or more courses within the Degree Completion Program or comparable curriculum.
3. Experience teaching five or more asynchronous online undergraduate courses aligned with the 36credit hour Degree Completion Program.

Duty Point

TTU Online (remote duty point)

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:

1. Curriculum vitae.
2. Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications above.
3. 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 kinesiology program.
4. 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.

Travel Required

None

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

02/28/2026