Open Rank Professor - AI / Bioinformatics

Open Rank Professor - AI / Bioinformatics

42837BR

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track, Open Rank (Assistant / Associate / Professor) position in AI / Bioinformatics to begin September 1, 2026.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

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 eight academic departments (chemical, civil, environmental and construction, electrical and computer, industrial, mechanical, petroleum, along with computer science), and it offers over 30 degrees to over 6,000 students including more than 1300 graduate students. Research funding totaled $36 million in FY 2024.

About the Department / School / Area

The department of Electrical and Computer engineering enrolls more than 600 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. The ECE department faculty are well known in the areas of Pulsed Power and Power Electronics, Nanophotonics and Nanotechnology, AI, Bioengineering and Semiconductors and were awarded more than $9.8 million in externally sponsored research in FY 2024.

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

• PhD in Computer Engineering or closely related field;
• Two years of teaching experience at the university level, including undergraduate and graduate courses taught as a graduate student and / or faculty member.
• Record of outstanding research as evidenced by a demonstrated record of securing competitive research funding as PI, scholarship via high quality publications and citations, supervision of PhD students, and other appropriate metrics.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and / or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure. Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

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?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following documents with your application :

Questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Ranadip Pal, Search Committee Chair : ranadip.pal@ttu.edu

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.

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

12 / 31 / 2025