Job Information
Texas Tech University Assistant Professor in Bioengineering in Texas
37974BR
Extended Job Title:
Assistant Professor in Bioengineering
Organization:
Texas Tech University
Position Description:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in bioengineering to begin September 1, 2025. Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.
Requisition ID:
37974BR
Travel Required:
None
Major/Essential Functions:
In line with activities and 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 should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
Grant Funded?:
No
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Preferred Qualifications:
We are looking for individuals with expertise in bioengineering related research areas: health monitoring, medical diagnostic & therapeutic devices, biosensors, neural engineering, biomaterials, bio-imaging, etc.
Department:
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Group:
Associate Professor
Salary Grade:
800
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include the following documents in your application:
CurriculumVitae
CoverLetter
ResearchStatement
TeachingStatement
Names and contact information of at least three references
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Ravi Joshi, Search Committee Chair at ravi.joshi@ttu.edu .
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:
The Whitacre College of Engineering is home to seven academic departments (chemical, civil & environmental & construction, electrical & computer, industrial, mechanical, petroleum, and computer science), offers over 30 degrees to about 6,600 students, including more than 850 graduate students. Research funding has grown substantially, with over $18 million annual research awards in recent years. The major research strengths are in wind science & engineering, pulsed power and power electronics, microscale and nanoscale devices, and semiconductor materials, engineering medicine, bioengineering, energetics, and polymer materials.
About the Department/School/Area:
The ECE Department is very research active, with over $7 million annual competitive research awards in recent years. The Department has earned national and international recognition in Nano-Photonics, Pulsed Power, Nanotechnology, Electric Energy, Radar Technology, and Biomedical Research, including genomics. The ECE Department houses modern laboratories, classrooms, and computer facilities for both teaching and research. Several recently renovated classrooms and a large undergraduate teaching laboratory support state-of-the-art pedagogical methods. The Department has five National Science Foundation CAREER awardees. Many faculties are recognized as fellows in major technical and professional societies in their fields, along with other prestigious awards such as the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics & Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).
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.
Faculty Qualifications:
An earned doctorate in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a field closely related to the search is required.
The successful candidate is expected to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses and develop new courses.
Candidates are expected to build a research infrastructure that leads to extramural funding, scholarly publications, collaborations, and the training of students or other related fields to complement existing research activity in the Department. Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply.
Service to the Department, College, and University is expected. Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students is highly desirable.
Duty Point:
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities