Asst Professor of Practice - Environmental Toxicology
Texas Tech University

About the Department/School/Area

http:// www.depts.ttu.edu/entx/ ) offers a Master of Science degree in the following tracks:
Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Investigation, and Environmental Toxicology, as well as a
doctoral degree in Environmental Toxicology. The department will launch a new Bachelor of
Science in Forensic Science in fall 2026. This department currently has 19 full-time
tenured, tenure-track and professor of practice faculty and approximately 60 graduate
students. In recent years, faculty from this department have been awarded over 5 million
dollars in externally sponsored research, of which more than 70% were from federal
sources. The department occupies several buildings to support research and teaching,
affording significant laboratory and classroom space. Departmental research programs
include campus, community, and national/international collaborations.

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 multi-faceted student body,
enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities
through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working
with various student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within
individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
As a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Toxicology, you will be expected
to: 1) contribute to the teaching mission of the department; 2) mentor graduate students;
3) retain industry currency to better inform classroom instruction and mentoring; 4) provide
service to the department, college, and university.

Faculty Qualifications

1. Applicants must have at least an M.S. in Forensic Science, Criminalistics, or a
related physical/natural science.
2. Previous forensic practitioner experience (private or government).
3. Previous teaching experience, including demonstrated pedagogy in the form of
professional training activities.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred
qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
1. A track record of professional service to the discipline.
2. A record of publications to their field of expertise.

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 in your application:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching philosophy (articulating qualifications for the position, teaching
experience and effectiveness
• Three letters of reference

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Joshua Smith, Search Committee
Chair at josh.l.smith@ttu.edu.