39281BRExtended Job Title:Instructor (Spring 2025) - Architecture - El Paso, TXOrganization:Texas Tech UniversityPosition Description:Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.Requisition ID:39281BRTravel Required:Up to 50%Major/Essential Functions:Teaches courses in Architecture. Some duties may occur at locations other than El Paso, including international study abroad program locations. Will be expected to teach a 3-credit hour seminar.Grant Funded?:NoPay Basis:MonthlyDepartment:ArchitectureJob Type:Part TimeJob Group:NonTenure trackSalary Grade:800Does this position work in a research laboratory?:NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants:All applicants are required to submit the following documents with their application:
Curriculum Vitae
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Safety Information:Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.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.EEO Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.About the College:The HCOA (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/architecture/) currently enrolls close to 900 architecture students and has a reputation for producing technically trained, high performing architects, who understand the culture of design. In 2019, the HCOA was #10 on Design Intelligence’s Most Hired From list. Our mission is to advance the knowledge, discipline, and practice of architecture through innovation, creative teaching, research, regional and global engagement, and scholarship. In support for this, the Lubbock campus offers four degrees: B.S. in Architecture, M.Arch, M.S. and Ph.D. The M.S. program offers three concentrations: Design Computation & Fabrication, Design & Health, and Urban & Community Design, along with one developing area, Ecological Architecture & Design. Additionally, the HCOA has a campus in El Paso, Texas, making the HCOA the only college of architecture with a permanent program on the US/Mexico border. The El Paso campus offers a B.S. in Architecture, border issues forming a fundamental aspect of that program, and a M.S. program in Historic Preservation offering and encouraging collaboration opportunities. The HCOA is also globally engaged with a semester abroad program in Seville, Spain as well as study abroad opportunities and exchange programs located in various international cities.About the Department/School/Area:The HCOA celebrates the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, and students and we are committed to an environment that is welcoming and supportive of people of all races, cultures, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, religious affiliations, ages, and abilities. We strive to support a culture of belongingness in a diverse community wherein Latinx students account for 46% of our student population. Our college is actively working to create spaces and expand resources to support a broader dialog about multiple cultural and social views in architecture. Successful candidates will be expected to help advance those goals.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.Applications must be received by:02/01/2025Faculty Qualifications:
A professional degree in Architecture. B.Arch, M. Arch.
Ability to teach architectural design studios and lecture classes
Ability to teach using design-oriented software, including Revit, Rhino, and associated plugins.
Duty Point:TTU El Paso