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Open Rank Professor - Engineering Education
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Position Number: 5877737
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Open Rank Professor - Engineering Education

39590BR
Position DescriptionThe Institute for Sustainability and Circular Economy and CASFER at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenured/tenure-track Open Rank to begin September 1, 2025.Applicants are expected to (1) contribute to research activities in CASFER and ISCE, (2) serve within an engineering department, and (3) advance engineering education by developing educational materials and engaging in education-focused scholarship.

Position Description
The Institute for Sustainability and Circular Economy and CASFER at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenured/tenure-track Open Rank to begin September 1, 2025.
Applicants are expected to (1) contribute to research activities in CASFER and ISCE, (2) serve within an engineering department, and (3) advance engineering education by developing educational materials and engaging in education-focused scholarship.

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.

Required Qualifications

PhD in an engineering discipline or a closely related field
Evidence of research expertise aligned with CASFER and ISCE (e.g., chemical, environmental, agricultural, biological, mechanical, process/systems modeling and simulation, energy, materials engineering for nitrogen recovery and recycling, sustainable fertilizer production, and/or waste-to-resource systems)
Evidence of publications of scholarly work in line with the rank applied for
Evidence of contributing to engineering education through developing educational materials and engaging in the scholarship of education
Evidence of a sustained record of externally funded research programs as evidenced by the provision of funded grant applications in line with the rank the candidate applies for

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

Evidence of participation in a large research center or convergence research collaborations
Evidence of collaborations with the industry in applied research implementation (e.g., entrepreneurship)
Evidence of involvement in outreach and community engagement
Evidence of global collaborations

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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.