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Professor Of Practice - Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise

Position Number: 7106311
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business - Management

Professor Of Practice - Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise

44500BR
Position DescriptionThe Danielle Alexandra and Rick Clemmer Institute for Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Professor of Practice position in Lubbock, Texas to begin September 1st, 2026.While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTUs Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.phpAll prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.The Danielle Alexandra and Rick Clemmer Institute for Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Professor of Practice position in Lubbock, Texas to begin September 1st, 2026.While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTUs Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.phpAll prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The Danielle Alexandra and Rick Clemmer Institute for Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Professor of Practice position in Lubbock, Texas to begin September 1st, 2026.

While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTU's Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTU's Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the College
Graduate instruction at Texas Tech began in 1927 and quickly evolved, prompting the creation of the Division of Graduate Studies in 1935 and eventually the Graduate School in 1954. The first dorctoral programs were offered in 1950, and the first PhD was conferred in 1952. Since then, the Graduate School at Texas Tech has become a top destination for students seeking advanced degrees.

The Graduate School is committed to student success, and seeks to support students in all aspects of their graduate experience. This comprehensive approach to academic, personal, and vocational wellbeing is what has allowed Texas Tech to be in the top 50 doctoral granting institutions in the United States. The Graduate School, in conjunction with the Graduate Center and Graduate Writing Center, is host to a number of resources, trainings, and events that are tailored to the needs of students as they face an everevolving job market and academic landscape. Graduate Students at Texas Tech also have access to campus resources including the Career Center, Student Counseling Center, Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching, Student Legal Services, and many more.

The graduate programs at Texas Tech continue to push innovation and help meet the demands for a highly knowledgeable workforce. Our graduates gain the expertise, creativity, and courage to take on the world's most complex challenges. Their work in all fields continues to make a difference and enrich lives. A hallmark of the graduate experience at Tech is our commitment to student success. We provide a comprehensive professional and career development program that complements disciplinary training in five core areas: communication, critical thinking, leadership and management, professionalism, and ethics.

About the Department/School/Area
The Danielle Alexandra and Rick Clemmer Institute for Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise at Texas Tech University accelerates ventures that deliver measurable social and environmental impact. The Institute develops innovative, socially conscious leaders by bridging business acumen and entrepreneurship with a commitment to improving the lives of individuals and communities. Through various programs (e.g., curricular offerings, challenge grants, venture studios/labs, and founder services) and collaboration with units across the Texas Tech University system, the Institute empowers students and other stakeholders with the cross-disciplinary knowledge, skills, and mindset to launch and lead enterprises that create positive societal impact while remaining financially sustainable, including though the establishment of effective non-governmental organizations (NGOs and iNGOs).

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.

This faculty position serves as the Director of the Institute. The Director provides vision, strategy, and hands-on leadership to build a nationally recognized institute that catalyzes social innovation and entrepreneurship. The Director will design and deliver programs, lead teaching and curricular integration, secure resources, create and enhance partnerships, mentor student- and faculty-led ventures, and track outcomes-translating research and passion into sustainable impact.
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.

Faculty Qualifications

Master's degree in business, public policy, non-profit management, social sciences, engineering, or related field-or equivalent experience.
6+ years leading programs in entrepreneurship, social impact, venture incubation/acceleration, community development, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience designing and running competitive selection processes and milestone-based award programs.
Record of coaching founders/teams and delivering measurable outcomes.
Strong partnership development and fundraising experience (grants, sponsorships, or philanthropy).
Financial management skills, including grant compliance and donor stewardship.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management.

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

Teaching readiness: Prior higher-ed teaching, executive education, or substantial instructional facilitation experience; ability to teach courses aligned with the Institute's mission.
Experience operating at a university innovation hub or research park.
Background working with rural, frontier, or underserved communities.
Familiarity with social enterprise legal structures, impact investment, pay-for-success, and government contracting.
Experience with curriculum design, assessment, and data systems for impact tracking and public reporting.

Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.