Assistant Professor
- Employer
- Texas Tech University, Civil, Environmental & Construction Engineering
- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Salary
- $105,000 + benefits
- Closing date
- Sep 18, 2021
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- Specialty
- Structural Engineering
- Position Type
- Faculty / Professor
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- Academia
Job Details
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY - The Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering (CECE) Department invites applications for a faculty position in next-generation civil systems inspired by the nexus of artificial intelligence, smart material systems, bio-inspired design, additive manufacturing and emerging software-hardware integration technologies. Candidates with expertise in structural applications are of particular interest; however, outstanding candidates in any area of civil engineering are welcome to apply. The hire(s) will result in one or more tenure-track or tenured associate/full professor appointments. Candidates are expected to demonstrate potential for high-impact research in the areas described above. Evidence of high-quality teaching particularly in design applications is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded and internationally-recognized program of independent and collaborative research, supervise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate classes in CECE, and serve the Department, the Whitacre College of Engineering, and the University. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Texas Tech University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students is highly desirable. Individuals interested in applying are requested to go to https://depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/. Click on the Faculty tab and search for Requisition ID 25145BR.
For a detailed job description visit www.depts.ttu.edu/ceweb/index.php. Click on About CECE, Faculty and Staff, Open Faculty Positions, Faculty position in next-generation structural systems.
Company
Texas Tech University (TTU) is a comprehensive university with 38,803 students (Fall 2019) enrolled in twelve schools and colleges across campus. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) located across campus houses the school of biomedical sciences and the school of medicine, offering opportunities for research collaborations at the intersection of engineering and medicine. The CECE department is part of an inclusive community of scholars in the Whitacre College of Engineering that places high value on diversity as an enabler of inspirational, high-quality experiential education, synergies between undergraduate and graduate research, and transformative multidisciplinary collaborations. TTU recently achieved designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). TTU is among 94 public universities and colleges in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's “Highest Research Activity” category. The university is located in Lubbock, Texas. The city is renowned for its friendly people, pleasant climate, and commitment to the University. In recent years, Lubbock has been ranked in the top quartile of US cities for socio-economic and demographic growth.
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