Open Positions

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: Cybersecurity

Texas Tech University. 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/Full Professor) Faculty position in Cybersecurity to begin January 16, 2027. This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems, 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. All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community. The deadline to submit applications is August 31, 2026.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: Cybersecurity Flyer

Required Qualifications:

1. Doctorate in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or closely related field, obtained by position start date.
2. Experience of teaching existing undergraduate and graduate courses and of developing new courses or a record that demonstrates experience in both areas. Teaching experience as a graduate student may be considered.
3. Record of securing extramural funding, scholarly publications, collaborations, and training of students, all related to building a strong and resilient research program in the area(s) of AI-enabled Cyber Security, Cyber Physical Systems, Power System Security, Cryptography, or IT Security.
4. Evidence of service to the department, college, and university, including working with diverse student populations and first-generation students.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The University does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, class, or characteristic.

 

Assistant/Associate Professor: AI/Bioinformatics

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is inviting applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor position in the AI/Bioinformatics field. The candidate should have a background in research related to AI/Bioinformatics applied to neurodegenerative diseases or related applications in areas such as: pattern recognition, multi-omics, biological data visualization, foundation models in healthcare.

Assistant/Associate Professor: AI/Bioinformatics Flyer

A Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or a closely related field is required.  The successful candidate will have a joint appointment with ECE and the Human Molecular Aging Center and is expected to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses, develop new courses, and develop a strong research program in AI/Bioinformatics related endeavors, including securing external funding and generating archival publications. We also expect engagement in professional service activities. We encourage and foster team spirit and cooperation within the department as well as across disciplines. 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. All applicants must apply online at to be considered. Applicants are encouraged to upload a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, and the names of at least three references to http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/ If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Chair of the Search Committee at ranadip.pal@ttu.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 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.  Texas Tech University is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Equal Opportunity Statement: The University does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, class, or characteristic.

 

Assistant/Associate Professor: Telecommunications

Texas Tech University. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position. The candidate should have a background in a broad area of Telecommunications including open radio access networks, integrated sensing and communications, and cyber physical telecommunications security.

Assistant/Associate Professor: Telecommunications Flyer

A Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate is expected to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses and develop new courses. The candidate is 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 ECE Department. Candidates who have 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. We encourage and foster team spirit and cooperation within the department as well as across disciplines. Applicants are requested to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and the names and contact information of at least three references to http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/ referencing requisition number 41268BR. Questions related to the application should be emailed to the search committee chair, Dr. Brian Nutter at brian.nutter@ttu.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Multiple positions are under consideration.

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. This position involves research, work on, or access to critical infrastructure. In accordance with Texas Executive Order 48 and applicable federal and state regulations, candidates may be subject to a review of relevant criminal history and security-related background checks. Because a significant portion of the funds available for telecommunications infrastructure is regulated under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (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.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The University does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, class, or characteristic.