Open Positions

Faculty Positions

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

The Department of Computer Science at Texas Tech University invites applications for multiple tenured or tenure-track positions at various ranks starting in Fall 2024.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related fields by the time of appointment. We are looking for outstanding candidates in all core and emerging areas of computer science, with track records of research excellence, and ability to obtain external research funding and become leaders in research and education. We strongly encourage candidates in quantum computing, data science, artificial intelligence, and computer systems areas to apply. Associate/Full Professor candidates must have proven record in building research teams at the university or national level, playing a leading role in obtaining significant external research funding, and having internationally impactful publications. 

A cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and three letters of reference (five for applications at the rank of Full Professor) should be submitted electronically at http://www.texastech.edu/careers/ using requisition numbers 35526BR for Assistant Professor, 35527BR for Associate Professor, or 35525BR for Full Professor position. Review of applications will start on January 1st, 2024. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by January 15th, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

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. 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.

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.

Questions about these positions should be directed to Prof. Yu Zhuang, Search Committee Chair at cs.search@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice

The Department of Computer Science at Texas Tech University invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice positions starting in Spring or Fall 2024. 

Applicants must have a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related fields by the time of appointment. We are looking for passionate candidates who will contribute to the university's mission through teaching and mentoring students in professional and career preparation. This is a non-tenure track, multi-year renewable appointment. A Ph.D. degree is preferred but not required. Teaching or industry experience of 5 or more years is a plus for the Associate Professor of Practice position. The candidate must be prepared to teach large and small classes of undergraduate and graduate students. The selected candidate with a Ph.D. degree will also be offered an opportunity to advance the career development to be considered for a tenure-track position.

A cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, teaching statement, and three letters of reference should be submitted electronically at http://www.texastech.edu/careers/ using requisition number 35560BR for the Assistant Professor of Practice position and 35564BR for the Associate Professor of Practice position. Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2023. To ensure full consideration, please complete an application by December 15th, 2023. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. 

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. 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.

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.

Questions about these positions should be directed to Prof. Abdul Serwadda, Search Committee Chair, at cs.teachingsearch@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.