Associate Professor (Open Rank) - Engineering Education

Associate Professor (Open Rank) - Engineering Education

38788BR

Engineering

Position Description

The Institute for Sustainability and Circular Economy (ISCE) at Texas Tech University in Conjunction with the $51M NSF funded Engineering Research Center for Advancing Sustainable and Distribute Fertilizers (CASFER), and the Whitacre College of Engineering seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track or tenured open rank position level in engineering education, with a start date of September 1, 2025.

Candidates working at the forefront of experiential learning, global engineering programs, professional skills development, leadership, social responsibility, and engagement and inclusion in engineering are encouraged to apply.

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 Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering is home to seven academic departments (chemical, civil & environmental & construction, electrical & computer, industrial, mechanical, petroleum, and computer science), offers over 30 degrees to about 6,600 students, including more than 850 graduate students.

Research funding has grown substantially, with over $18 million annual research awards in recent years. The major research strengths are in wind science & engineering, pulsed power and power electronics, microscale and nanoscale devices, and semiconductor materials, engineering medicine, bioengineering, energetics, and polymer materials.

The College of Education is recognized as an emerging national leader in high-quality and innovative educator preparation.

We are changing the way our future educators influence tomorrow's leaders with our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs.

Working directly with school district partners statewide, community agencies, and other institutions of higher education, we prepare our graduates for the unique professional demands of the 21st century.

The College of Arts & Sciences is composed of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences.

The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22 : 1 student to faculty ratio.

About the Department / School / Area

The newly established Texas Tech University Institute for Sustainability and Circular Economy (ISCE) is dedicated to developing solutions to major society problems while integrating sustainability, resiliency, and circular economy practices.

ISCE provides an infrastructure for collaboration among multiple disciplines. CASFER is an example of a sustainability initiative.

The vision of the NSF Engineering research center CASFER is to enable resilient and sustainable food production by developing next-generation, modular, distributed, and efficient technologies for capturing, recycling, and producing decarbonized nitrogen-based fertilizers.

CASFER is led by Texas Tech University with four partner institutions, Georgia Tech, MIT, Case Western Reserve University, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

CASFER has over 30 faculty and researchers and is supporting over 70 graduate students, undergraduate students, post-doctoral researchers.

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

• Ph.D. in Engineering or a closely related field.
• A record of submissions indicative of an active pursuit of publications of scholarly work,
• Commitment to excellence in education, student mentoring, outreach and / or community engagement, as evidenced by a record including one or more of the following : record of student advisement, leadership of student or faculty organizations, formal mentorship activities or programming, etc...
• Evidence of a sustained record of externally funded research programs as evidenced by the provision of funded grant applications.
• Proven ability to build and maintain or develop multidisciplinary collaborations
• Proven ability to foster or develop partnerships with the industry
• At least four years of teaching core graduate and undergraduate courses (including online courses / micro credentials)

This is an interdisciplinary position. Candidates will have a department within the Whitacre College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, or College of Education as the tenured home department (depending on educational credentials) and are expected to perform research within ISCE and CASFER and support the vision and mission of both.

They will also engage in strategic outreach, scholarship, and perform internal and professional service. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop CASFER's leadership program (CFEAL) and to lead this program after one year of mentorship.

This is an incredible opportunity to take a leadership position in an NSF Engineering Research Center. Candidates will have the opportunity to engage in multidisciplinary research toward circular engineering design and sustainability, be active in public outreach on sustainability issues and policy, and in advancing ISCE strategic goals.

We seek dedicated scholars who will provide inspiration, leadership, excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals who have been part of a large research center (e.g., NSF Engineering Research Center, Science Technology Center, etc.

are 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?

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of research and teaching interests and how do these align with the mission and vision of both ISCE and CASFER
• List of four references

Questions about this position should be directed to Sungwon Shin, Search Committee Chair at [email protected].

The application process requires uploading a detailed CV, a statement of research and teaching interests and how do these align with the mission and vision of both ISCE and CASFER, and the contact information for at least three references.

The deadline to submit applications is November 8, 2024.

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?

Job Group

Associate 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.

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