Instructor - Personal Financial Planning

39326BR

Personal Financial Planning

Position Description

Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

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

The College of Health and Human Sciences is comprised of 12 programs outside of the School of Financial Planning, including Couple, Marriage and Family Therapy; Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences; Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management; Retail Management; Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics; Human Sciences; Apparel Design and Manufacturing; Interior Design; Human Development and Family Sciences; and Early Childhood Education.

About the Department/School/Area

The School of Financial Planning offers a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning and a B.S. in Applied Personal Finance. All programs are registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.
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 Personal Financial Planning, Charitable Financial Planning, and Life-Centered Financial Planning and a hybrid delivery MS degree are provided.
An online major in Applied Personal Finance and a minor in the Studies of Personal Finance and other courses meet the financial literacy needs of Texas Tech students.
Enrollment of majors includes approximately 158 undergraduate students and 126 graduate students, of which 49 are doctoral. There are 43 Applied Personal Finance Majors and 137 Personal Finance minors.
Faculty positions currently include 9 full-time graduate faculty, 3 part-time faculty, and 7 adjunct faculty who work as a team to accomplish their collective goals.
Students take classes and study in the 4,200 square foot Charles Schwab/PFP Technology Complex.

Major/Essential Functions

The School of Financial Planning's Personal Financial Planning program in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a part-time adjunct 9-month instructor position. This non-tenure track position will begin January 1st, 2025.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate level.

Specific required qualifications are:
1. Candidates must have a Master's degree in financial planning, or a closely related discipline (e.g., family & consumer sciences, personal finance, consumer & family economics, family resource management).
2. CFP certification required or in the process of obtaining the CFP certification.
3. College-level teaching experience or relevant industry experience in financial planning. 3-year minimum

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
1. Working with diverse populations in higher education courses or through relevant financial planning experiences as evident in application documents (cover letter, resume, curriculum vitae).
2. A motivated and enthusiastic persona with excellent communication skills, both oral & written, as evident in application documents (cover letter, resume, curriculum vitae, and interview(s)).
3. Active membership in relevant professional organizations is desired.

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

Review of applications will begin on November 27th, 2024. To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application by November 27th, 2024.

Questions about this position should be directed to Katelyn Booth. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.

Job Type

Part 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

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Instructors

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

11/27/2024