Major functions

Our climate is changing; atmospheric hazards are becoming more frequent and more intense. Growing resilient communities is a national priority, and the National Wind Institute (NWI) at Texas Tech University (TTU) is expanding its effort to mitigate atmospheric hazards through the synthesis of the physical, social, data dimensions of the problem.  

NWI, along with the Whitacre College of Engineering and College of Arts and Sciences at TTU invite applications for a cohort of full-time, 9-month tenure-track positions which are anticipated to begin in the Fall of 2024. TTU anticipates filling four new positions in 2024 and making additional hires in complementary areas in future years.

Successful candidates will:

• Develop a vibrant, externally funded research program;
• Pursue a variety of traditional and non-traditional research funding sources;
• Generate a scholarly publication record;
• Advise graduate and undergraduate students;
• Possess an enthusiasm for diverse and innovative teaching;
• Participate in national and international technical committees and outreach activities and;
• Work within a multi-disciplinary group to develop actionable engineering and social strategies that contribute to a significant reduction in the impact of wind hazards on society.  

In line with Texas Tech'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.

Required Qualifications

• Completion (by the time of the appointment) of a Ph.D. in a related field with emphasis on or relatable to wind hazards;
• A demonstrated strong potential for teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs in their area of expertise or appropriate technical topics;
• The ability to develop and sustain a vibrant, nationally/internationally recognized and externally funded research program;
• Strong potential for mentoring M.S. and Ph.D. students and;
• A willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary group to develop engineering and socially actionable strategies that contribute to a reduction in the impact of wind hazards on society.