Associate Professor - Telecommunications

41268BR

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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, open-rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) to begin January 16, 2026.

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.

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 $40 million annual research awards in 2024. 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 $11.9 million annual competitive research awards in 2024. 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 method. 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).

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

• An earned doctorate in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a field closely related to the search is required.
• The successful candidate must have a record of teaching existing undergraduate and graduate courses and of developing new courses, or a record that demonstrates experience in both areas.
• 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 as evidenced by testimonials, employment records, publications, or similar is desirable.
• This position involves research, work on, or access to critical infrastructure. In accordance with Texas Executive Order 48 and applicable federal and state regulations, candidate may be subject to a review of relevant criminal history and security-related background checks.
• Because a significant portion or the funds available for telecommunications infrastructure is regulated under International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)/EAR, the successful candidate must be able to work in an environment conforming to ITAR requirements, either currently or working to meet necessary requirements within these regulations or as otherwise required by the project sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Those with expertise in the telecommunications related research area (open radio access networks, integrated sensing and communications, and cyber physical telecommunications security).

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?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following documents in your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Names and contact information of at least three references

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

None

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Assistant Professor

EEO Statement

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.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

10/05/2025