Open Rank Professor - Electromagnetic Pulses (EMP)

40724BR

Engineering

Position Description

The Department Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, open-rank(Assistant/Associate/ Full Professor) to begin January 16, 2026.

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 is home to eight academic departments: Electrical and Computer, Chemical, Civil, Environmental and Construction, Industrial, Mechanical, Petroleum, and Computer Science, and it offers over 30 degrees to over 6,000 students including more than 1300 graduate students. Research funding totaled $36 million in FY 2024.

About the Department/School/Area

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering enrolls more than 600 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. The ECE department faculty are well known in the area of Pulsed Power and Power Electronics, and others. A total of $13 million of externally sponsored research was awarded to the department in FY 2024.

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.
As a faculty member in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the Whitacre College of Engineering, your responsibilities will include teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, developing new courses, mentoring graduate students, and establishing a strong research program in Electrical Engineering / Electro-Physics. This role also involves securing external funding, producing archival publications, engaging in professional service activities, and collaborating within the department and across disciplines.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

1. Doctorate in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field;
2. Work/research experience related to Pulsed Power and EMP;
3. Because a significant portion of the funds available for the Center for Pulsed Power 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.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals possessing the following preferred qualifications, appropriate to the level of the position applied for, are highly encouraged to apply:

1. Pulsed Power, EMP related publications commensurate with the career level.
2. Successful proposal writing experience and/or funding in the areas of pulsed power / electromagnetic pulse research or related;
3. Teaching experience in undergraduate/graduate engineering course(s) or related;
4. Track record of collaborations with other researchers / institutions;
5. National/international awards;
6. Professional service activities.

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:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Research and Teaching Statements
4. List of references

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

None

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Assistant Professor

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

08/15/2025