**40179BR** **Extended Job Title:** TTU Post Doctoral Teaching Scholar **Organization:** Texas Tech University **Position Description:** Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, in an academic unit. Train under the supervision and direction of a faculty mentor who will provide the opportunity for collaborative and independent teaching. A postdoc appointment is for a minimum of one year with the possibility of annual re-appointment for up to four additional years, for a total not to exceed five years. **Requisition ID:** 40179BR **Travel Required:** Up to 25% **Major/Essential Functions:** + Teach either one large course or two regular courses every semester + Work under the guidance of a tenured faculty member of excellent qualifications, who agrees to serve as a mentor to the postdoc + Workload: 50% research, 50% teaching + Participate in teaching workshops offered by the Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center at Texas Tech University to enhance instructional abilities + Contribute to the research and teaching mission of the department; service duties are confined to professional service in the field **Grant Funded?:** No **Pay Basis:** Monthly **Preferred Qualifications:** In addition to meeting the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: A record of teaching excellence (at least 5 mathematics/statistics courses taught in the past with excellent student and peer evaluations). **Department:** Mathematics and Statistics **Job Type:** Full Time **Job Group:** Research Faculty **Salary Grade:** 800 **Does this position work in a research laboratory?:** No **Safety Information:** Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. **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. **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. **About the College:** Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio. **About the Department/School/Area:** The Department of Mathematics & Statistics is one of the largest departments on campus, with over 45 tenured and tenure track faculty. In addition, the Department includes several postdoctoral associates and instructors. Graduate enrollment has averaged 120 students per year since 2015. Of them, approximately 100 are supported full-time as: graduate part-time instructors, teaching assistants, or research assistants. Please visit: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/math/ for more information about the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and the programs offered. **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. **Applications must be received by:** 03/12/2025 **Faculty Qualifications:** 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 must have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service. Additional required qualifications are: 1. Minimum of Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Statistics or related sciences. 2. A competitive record of peer reviewed articles **Duty Point:** TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities