Tenure and Tenure Track All Ranks - Computer Science
Company: Texas Tech University
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Tenure and Tenure Track All Ranks - Computer Science
39077BR
Computer Science
Position Description
The Department of Computer Science in the Whitacre College of
Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a
full-time, 9-month Associate Professor or Full Professor preferably
in Computer Systems, Compiler, or closely related areas to begin in
Fall 2025.
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 at the college are
around $18M.
About the Department/School/Area
The Department of Computer Science offers four-degree programs,
including Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Master of
Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Software &
Security Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer
Science. As of Fall 2024, the department has 451 undergraduate
major students and 564 graduate students, including 481 master's
and 83 PhD students. The department currently has 27 faculty
members including 20 tenured or tenure-track faculty members and 7
teaching faculty members. For more information, please visit
http://www.cs.ttu.edu/.
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. Applicants must be able to
take service duties for the department, college, and university as
needed. Service duties may include program-building, as well as
commitment to extra-curricular activities
Organization
Texas Tech University
Faculty Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, preference will be
given to applicants with a research focus on Computer Systems,
Compiler, or closely related areas. Exceptionally strong applicants
with current research funding for multi-year support of multiple
PhD students will be considered for Tenured Full Professor and are
strongly encouraged to apply.
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
To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application
at: using Requisition # 39077BR
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%
Schedule Details
8-5
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
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