Associate Professor

2 days ago

Lubbock, United States Texas Tech University Full time
Associate Professor - AI Bioinformatics

39430BR

Engineering

Position Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Associate Professor position in the AI/Bioinformatics field to begin September 1, 2025. The successful candidate will 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, and foundation models in healthcare.

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 (WCOE, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/) serves approximately 4800 undergraduate and 1300 graduate students, supported by 220 faculty and instructors. The college had 852 BS, 557 MS and 68 PhD graduates in the 2023-24 fiscal year. All incoming first year students are enrolled in a common foundational curriculum for all undergraduate programs. Foundational students declare a program of choice and can move into upper division after completing the foundational classes with a TTU GPA of 2.5 or higher. The WCOE consists of the Departments of Chemical Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; and Petroleum Engineering. All BS programs and the Environmental Engineering Master's program are ABET accredited. All departments have Master's and PhD programs. Annual research expenditures for the college are $41M.

About the Department/School/Area

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department currently has 860 undergraduate students, 155 graduate students, 25 tenured and tenure track faculty members, 15 teaching and research faculty, and has nine open tenure track positions at various levels. The Department offers ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. The Department currently offers a Master of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Electrical Engineering, with various specializations including Pulsed Power and Power Electronics, Nanophotonics and Nanotechnology, Computer Vision and Image/Signal Analysis, Microelectronics and MEMS, Biomedical Systems and Engineering, RF/Analog System and Microwave Engineering, and Advanced Semiconductors. The ECE Building houses excellent laboratories and classrooms for teaching and research and the department continues to enhance its curriculum to encompass customized academic options in response to societal needs. Additional information about the department is available at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ECE/.

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 a 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.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

  • Proven record of research scholarship.
  • Demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching scholarship and practice.


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 in your application:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications
  • List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Ranadip Pal, Search Committee Chair at 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. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Assistant Professor

EEO Statement

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.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

01/31/2025

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