Professor Of Practice All Ranks - Assistant Professor of Practice

39169BR

Personal Financial Planning

Position Description

The School of Financial Planning in the College of Health & Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice to begin 1/1/2025.

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

As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding in 1925, the College of Health & Human Sciences (CHHS)has a rich history of investing in students, preparing them to impact the world around them. The College of Health & Human Sciences provides multidisciplinary education, research, and service focused on individuals, families, and their environments to improve and enhance the human condition. The college offers a wide range of outstanding and nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs and encompasses seven academic units that include Community, Family & Addiction Sciences; the Department of Design; Family & Consumer Sciences Education; Hospitality and Retail Management; Human Development and Family Sciences; Interdisciplinary Human Sciences; Nutritional Sciences; and the School of Personal Financial Planning. In further supporting its vision of providing premier research, outreach, and educational programs that enhance human well-being worldwide, the CHHS is also home to six centers and five institutes. When they graduate, our students are making an impact as educators, healthcare professionals, financial planners, hospitality managers, fashion merchandisers, designers, counselors, and nutrition experts.

About the Department/School/Area

• The School of Financial Planning offers a B.S. in Applied Personal Finance, and a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning. All Personal Financial Planning programs are registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. All programs meet the education requirement for the AFC certification.
• Three dual degrees are offered: JD/MS in PFP, MBA/MS in PFP, and MS Tax/MS PFP and a minor in Agricultural Economics Ph.D. is also supported.
• Graduate certificates in Charitable Financial Planning and Financial Health and Wellness are provided as well as a professional MS degree delivered in a hybrid format at the TTU DFW location.
• An online minor in Personal Finance and courses to meet the financial literacy needs of students are offered.
• Enrollment of majors includes approximately 240 undergraduate students and 171 graduate students, of which 37 are doctoral. There are 126 Personal Finance minors and 555 Personal Finance concentrations.
• Faculty positions currently include 11 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 4 professors of practice, 4 lecturers, and adjunct faculty who work as a team to accomplish the School's collective goals.
• Students take classes and study in the 4,200 square foot Charles Schwab/PFP Technology Complex.
• The Center for Financial Responsibility offers research and outreach opportunities for the School of Financial Planning and graduate students.
• Knowledge Empowering You (KEY) utilizes students in the School of Financial Planning to provide educational outreach and financial coaching in the Lubbock community.
• School of Financial Planning students apply their knowledge through Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching through the TTU Office of Student Services, providing financial education and awareness to TTU students through individual coaching sessions, presentations, outreach booths, and resource referrals.
• Financial Planning Academy, funded by Charles Schwab Foundation, is a summer camp that introduces high school students to the Registered Investment Advisory industry and provides education in the core areas of personal financial management.
• The Charles Schwab Foundation Personal Financial Planning Clinic at Texas Tech University is a community-based outreach endeavor focused on promoting family financial resiliency and empowerment by offering no-cost one-on-one financial coaching to all members of the Lubbock community. This service additionally generates impactful hands-on experiential learning opportunities for the next generation of financial planners within the Texas Tech University School of Financial Planning and contributes to the creation of applied research on family financial communication, financial well-being, and financial decision-making.
• Travel funding is supported pending funding availability for faculty and students to attend conferences annually for professional development and presentations, as well as funding for continuing education.

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 include leadership of the Personal Financial Planning Master's degree program and teaching an area of expertise, mentoring students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

Administrative (50%)
The administrative allocation of this position will consist of 50% administrative leadership of the Master's Degree in Personal Financial Planning. The following functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, work schedule, or travel for the position.
* Administer and lead the PFP master's degree program as the program director for all modalities (on-campus, online, professional hybrid in DFW TTU location)
* Lead efforts for semester planning/scheduling, program assessment, setting enrollment targets, reporting course development progress, and creating and implementing recruitment plans for all audiences and modalities.
* Foster program growth and sustainability.
* Support faculty that teach within the PFP master's degree program.
* Develop and deliver training as needed to faculty, instructors, and TAs within the PFP master's degree program with the purpose of strengthening the curriculum coordination and educational experience of MS students.
* Review and conduct course and program level evaluations and assessments to identify specific curriculum development needs and maintain quality teaching standards across modalities.
* Facilitate accreditation of the program with the CFP Board and AFCPE.
* Maintain strong relationships with alumni to provide career channels to current students.
* Recruit, retain, advise, and mentor students. Develop, implement, and assess an annual recruitment and retention plan.
* Engage with industry and professional partners to facilitate student and program success.
* Serve on school, college, and university committees.
* Participate in outreach and engagement activities in the community and profession.
* Actively engage and contribute to School meetings, functions, and events. Ensure program presence at all events.

Teaching (50%)
The candidate will be responsible for teaching a minimum of two classes per semester in undergraduate or graduate courses in Personal Financial Planning courses (primarily graduate level).

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.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

1. Candidates must have an earned Master's, Ph.D., J.D. or Ed.D. degree in Personal Financial Planning (PFP), Finance, Accounting, Economics, Consumer/Family Economics, Law, or an appropriate field.

2. Active or progress towards professional certification relevant to personal finance and financial planning, such as the CFP and AFC, CPA, CFA, or EA.

3. Professional practice experience directly in or closely related to personal financial planning.

4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness in or closely related to personal financial planning as the instructor of record (includes experience teaching as a graduate student).

5. Evidence of student or professional mentorship.

6. Experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners, alumni, and other stakeholders as evidenced by leadership positions, outreach, community engagement, volunteer work, or service on supporting documents (resume, vita, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

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

1. Evidence of leadership and administrative experience in higher education, including managing teams, creating and implementing processes and procedures, performance management, collaboration, and consensus building.

2. Experience teaching courses specifically in a CFP Board-registered education program or AFC approved curriculum track.

3. Public speaking experience (e.g., conferences, guest lectures, etc.).

4. Excellent communication skills, both oral & written, as evidenced by supporting documents (resume, vita, etc.), email correspondence, and interviews.

5. Active membership in relevant professional organizations.

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. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Evaluations
4. Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications
5. List of 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

Up to 25%

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

NonTenure track

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.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

11/26/2024