Associate Professor (Open Rank) - CECE Hydrologic Modeling
 Texas Tech University | |
 United States, Texas, Lubbock | |
| 2500 Broadway Street (Show on map) | |
 Dec 03, 2024 | |
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Associate Professor (Open Rank) - CECE Hydrologic Modeling 39489BR Engineering Position Description Texas Tech University is investing in an exciting new cluster of research centered on agricultural and biosystems engineering and science. The aim is to create world-leading knowledge to solve critical problems for our region and the world in the broad areas of water, sensors and precision management, and human behavior and nutrition. The cluster will be supported by six faculty hires in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Whitacre College of Engineering, and the College of Health and Human Sciences. 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 the College The Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/) serves approximately 4800 undergraduate and 1300 graduate students, supported by 220 faculty and instructors. The college had 852 BS, 557 MS and 68 PhD graduates in the 2023-24 fiscal year. All incoming first year students are enrolled in a common foundational curriculum for all undergraduate programs. Foundational students declare a program of choice and can move into upper division after completing the foundational classes with a TTU GPA of 2.5 or higher. The WCOE consists of the Departments of Chemical Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; and Petroleum Engineering. All BS programs and the Environmental Engineering Master's program are ABET accredited. All departments have Master's and PhD programs. About the Department/School/Area The Civil, Environmental, and Construction (CECE) Department currently has approximately 800 undergraduate students, 120 graduate students (46 PhD), and 31 tenure track faculty members. The Department offers ABET-accredited degrees including a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and Construction Engineering, as well as a Master of Environmental Engineering (MEV). The Department also offers Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Civil Engineering. The department was awarded $7.4M in external funding in FY24. Additional information about the department is available at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/CECE/. The Water and the Environment Research (WATER) Center has 16 engineering faculty with active research in water resources, water and wastewater treatment, and environmental contamination and remediation. Major/Essential Functions 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 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. Organization Texas Tech University Faculty Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
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
Job Type Full Time Pay Basis Monthly 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. Travel Required Up to 25% Schedule Details Monday - Friday Grant Funded? No Job Group Assistant Professor 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. Salary Grade 800 Applications must be received by 01/21/2025 | |