Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice - PFP (Open Rank)

38869BR

Personal Financial Planning

Position Description

The School of Financial Planning in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Professor of Practice in Personal Finance position to begin Spring 2025 or Summer 2025. This is a non-tenure track, multi-year renewable appointment contingent on successful annual and cumulative performance appraisals as well as a majority affirmative vote of the academic unit. Summer appointments are possible, but not guaranteed, contingent on demand for courses and funding availability.

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 210 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 financial planning faculty and graduate students.
• Knowledge Empowering You (KEY) utilizes Personal Financial Planning students to provide educational outreach and one on one financial counseling in the Lubbock community.
• Red to Black (through Student Services) provides peer financial planning and education for TTU students and hands-on experience for PFP majors.
• 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 enables our students to have direct client-facing experiences. The Clinic impacts numerous lives in the Lubbock community and provides innovative experiential learning opportunities that equip our students to be the best of the next generation of financial professionals.
• Travel funding is supported pending funding availability for faculty 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 practices. Primary responsibilities include administrative leadership and support as the Associate School Director and teaching in an area of expertise (to include mentoring students in professional and career preparation).

Administrative (75%)

1. The administrative allocation of this position will consist of 75% administrative leadership and support as the Associate School Director for the School of Financial Planning. The Associate School Director will support seamless engagement of School leadership with internal and external stakeholders, foster synergy between faculty and programs (academic and outreach), manage process and procedure implementation involving multiple stakeholders, and provide leadership continuity for the school in partnership with the School Director, Executive Committee, and Program/Outreach Directors. 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.
2. Assist the School Director and fulfill tasks as needed and assigned by the School Director, CHHS Dean's office, and TTU administration.
3. Serve as interim School Director, as needed.
4. Attend School, College, and University events where School leadership is needed.
5. Participate in School-Dean's office meetings.
6. Manage the implementation of operations, processes, and procedures in collaboration with program directors, faculty, and staff.
7. Coordinate program administration efforts, including annual planning and implementation for areas such as recruitment, marketing, events, curriculum, search committees, and faculty meetings.
8. Academic and Outreach Program Director backup and support to bridge leadership gaps, provide administrative support where and when needed, partner with Program Directors to launch new initiatives if support is needed, and serve as a bridge between Program Directors, faculty, and staff.
9. Represent School leadership in stakeholder groups, meetings, and conferences.

1. The candidate will be responsible for teaching a minimum of one class per semester in undergraduate or graduate courses in a combination of Applied Personal Finance and/or Personal Financial Planning courses.

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. Evidence of leadership and administrative experience, including managing teams, creating and implementing processes and procedures, performance management, collaboration, and consensus building.
3. Professional practice experience (including pro-bono experience) directly in or closely related to personal finance and personal financial planning.
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness as the instructor of record (includes experience teaching as a graduate student).
5. Evidence of student or professional mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Active professional certification relevant to personal finance and financial planning, such as the CFP and AFC certifications.
2. Experience teaching courses specifically in a CFP Board-registered education program or AFC approved curriculum track.
3. Prior leadership or administrative experience, specifically in higher education.
4. Experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners, alumni, and other stakeholders, as evidenced by evidence of outreach and service on supporting documents (resume, vita, etc).
5. Active membership in relevant professional organizations.
6. Excellent communication skills, both oral & written, as evidenced by supporting documents (resume, vita, etc), email correspondence, and interviews.

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:

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

12/13/2024