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Tenure-Track Position in Structures
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for one tenure track assistant or associate professor position in the structures area of civil engineering. The position will be available beginning spring semester 2014.
Qualifications include: (1) an earned doctorate with a major in civil engineering or a closely allied field; (2) demonstrated ability and commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and professional service; and (3) evidence of capacity for significant scholarly achievements. Professional engineering registration, as well as industrial and/or consulting experience in design, is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to (1) teach a range of courses including undergraduate courses in design and graduate courses in structural mechanics; (2) develop and sustain sponsored research programs; (3) supervise student research; and (4) engage in professional service activities.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering currently has fifteen tenured faculty and 5 tenure track faculty, 442 undergraduates and 62 graduate students in its programs. The department contains several nationally recognized research centers and institutes. Currently, the department administers approximately $1.9 million per year in federally funded research. More information is available on our website at www.ce.ttu.edu.
Texas Tech is a comprehensive state university system. Total enrollment on the Lubbock campus is approximately 32,000. Lubbock, with a population of approximately 230,000, is renowned for its friendly people and pleasant climate.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue the search until it identifies a successful candidate. To apply, go to http://jobs.texastech.edu and search for faculty job requisition no. 88405. Please upload (preferably in PDF format) [1] a cover letter, [2] detailed curriculum vita, and [3] other documents (as requested on the application website) including a statement of interest and professional goals and the names, physical and email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. The quick link for this job posting is: http://jobs.texastech.edu/postings/52974
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.
Tenure-Track Position in Transportation Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full time tenure-track faculty position in transportation engineering. Applications are entertained at all ranks. The department is seeking candidates who are strongly committed to help grow an active transportation engineering program at a national research university that is rapidly growing both in size and in stature. Exceptionally qualified candidates with a strong track record in research and scholarly productivity will be considered for appointment at a higher rank and also for the position of director of the Texas Tech Center for Multidisciplinary Research in Transportation (TechMRT). This research center serves as the focal point for transportation research at the university and researchers from many departments and colleges participate in its activities.
The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in civil engineering or a closely related field and should hold or be qualified for professional licensure. Candidates with expertise in (a) Transportation Planning, (b) Transportation Safety, (c) Multimodal Transportation, (d) Sustainable Transportation, (e) Rural Transportation or (f) Intelligent Transportation will be given special consideration but exceptionally well-qualified individuals in other closely related areas will also be considered.
Responsibilities include developing an internationally recognized research program and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, with the opportunity to develop course(s) in his/her area of expertise. Additional responsibilities include collaboration with other faculty, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and institutional and professional service. Securing competitive grants, establishing a strong publication record and demonstration of scholarship in teaching and research are required. Design experience is desirable. In addition to faculty duties, the TechMRT director will have responsibilities typically associated with such a position within an academic environment. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until it has found successful candidate(s).
The university has a total enrollment of more than 32,000 students with a focus on growth and is rapidly approaching "Tier One" status. The compensation and start-up packages are highly competitive and are on par with most other research-intensive institutions. Located in Lubbock, Texas, the city is renowned for its friendly people, pleasant climate, and commitment to the university.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is served by 24 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and awards bachelor's (BSCE), master's (MSCE), and doctoral degrees in civil engineering, as well as a five-year professional Master of Environmental Engineering (MEnvE) degree. The BSCE and MEnvE degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Current enrollment in the department is approximately 575 undergraduates, 100 EnvE majors, and 100 graduate students. Additional information about the department is available at www.ce.ttu.edu. To apply, go to http://jobs.texastech.edu and search for faculty job requisition no. 87394. Please upload (preferably in PDF format) [1] a cover letter, [2] detailed curriculum vita, [3] names, physical and email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, and [4] other documents (as requested on the application website) including a statement of interest and professional goals. The statement of interest should clearly indicate the academic rank the candidate would like to be considered for and also if the candidate is interested in the TechMRT director position.
Texas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans, and we consider the needs of dual career couples. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University.
Tenure-Track Position in Environmental Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a full time tenure track position as an assistant professor, in the
general area of environmental engineering. Successful candidates shall hold a doctorate in civil or environmental engineering or a closely related
field in an appropriate specialty area, and should hold or be qualified for professional registration. Responsibilities include developing a nationally
and internationally recognized research program in environmental engineering. Specific research areas of interest include: modeling of complex systems,
environmental geochemistry, air pollution, physical and chemical waste treatment, and fate and transport of contaminants in the environment. Teaching
responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, with the opportunity to develop course(s) in his/her area of expertise.
Additional responsibilities include mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and institutional and professional service. Securing competitive grants,
establishing a strong publication record and demonstration of scholarship in teaching and research is required. Design experience is desirable. The search
committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until it has found successful candidate(s). The university has a total enrollment
exceeding 32,000 students with a focus toward growth and is rapidly approaching "Tier One" status. Located in Lubbock, Texas, the city is
renowned for its friendly people, pleasant climate, and commitment to the university.
The compensation and start-up packages are highly competitive, on par with most other research-intensive institutions.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is served by 24 tenure-track faculty members and awards bachelor's (BSCE), master's (MSCE), and doctoral
degrees in civil engineering, as well as a five-year professional master of environmental engineering (MEnvE). The BSCE and MEnvE degree programs are
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Current enrollment is approximately 575 undergraduates, 100 EnvE majors, and 100 graduate
students. Additional information about the department is available at www.ce.ttu.edu.
To apply, go to http://jobs.texastech.edu/postings/51240. Confirm that the job requisition no. is 87912.
Please upload (preferably in PDF format) [1] a cover letter, [2] detailed curriculum vita, and [3] other documents (as requested on the application website)
including a statement of interest and professional goals and the names, physical and email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed
to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching,
and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women,
veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.
Tenured Position in Water Resources Engineering, Director of the Water Resources Center
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a faculty position at the full professor level.
Candidates will also be considered for the position of the director of the Water Resources Center. Applicants with expertise in the area of water resources
engineering and related fields will be considered.
The position requires: (1) an earned doctorate with a major in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; (2) demonstrated ability and
commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional service; and (3) evidence of scholarly achievements and 4) demonstrated ability to lead and
manage large multidisciplinary teams and projects. Professional engineering registration as well as industrial and/or consulting experience is highly desirable.
The successful candidates will (1) teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to their area of expertise; (2) develop and sustain sponsored research
programs; (3) supervise student research; and (4) engage in service activities and (5) mentor junior faculty and establish cross-campus and multi-institutional
collaborations. The selected candidate must possess sufficient experience in the above areas to qualify for tenure.
Established in 1965, the Water Resources Center has been a strong leader in research in regional and state water problems and is expanding its programs to encompass
national and international water and environmental issues. The WRC director shall aggressively develop and promote programs incorporating research, education and
service in emerging water resources and quality issues facing the region and the nation. Candidates must be recognized leaders and have demonstrated success in
development and management of large-scale research projects or programs. The director is also expected to interface with other centers on campus to develop innovative
areas of research such as the water-energy nexus which build on existing strengths of the university and help achieve national visibility.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until it has found the successful candidate. The university has a total enrollment of
30,000 students with a focus towards growth and is rapidly approaching Tier I status. Located in Lubbock, Texas, the city is renowned for its friendly people, pleasant
climate and commitment to the university.
The compensation and start-up packages are highly competitive, on par with most other research-intensive institutions.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is served by 24 tenure-track faculty members and awards bachelor's (BSCE), master's (MSCE), and doctoral degrees in
civil engineering, as well as a five-year professional Master of environmental engineering (MEnvE). The BSCE and MEnvE degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Current enrollment is approximately 575 undergraduates, 100 MEnvE majors and 100 graduate students. Additional information about the department is available at www.ce.ttu.edu.
To apply, go to http://jobs.texastech.edu/postings/51252. Confirm that the job requisition no. is 87913. Please upload (preferably in PDF format) (1) a cover letter, (2) detailed curriculum vita, and (3) other documents (as requested on the application website) including a statement of interest and professional goals and the names, physical and email addresses, and telephone number of three references.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.