Computer Science - Research Assistant Professor
 Texas Tech University | |
 United States, Texas, Lubbock | |
| 2500 Broadway Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 01, 2025 | |
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Computer Science - Research Assistant Professor 42825BR 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, 12-month Research Assistant Professor position to begin on December 15, 2025. All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community. 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 the College The Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/) serves approximately 5125 undergraduate and 1053 graduate students, supported by 204 faculty and instructors. The college had 856 BS, 580 MS and 84 PhD graduates in the 2024-25 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. In 2024, the college had approximately $23 million in federal research expenditures, contributing to a total research expenditure of $49 million in the college. About the Department/School/Area The Department of Computer Science has 100 PhD students, 218 Master students, and 885 undergraduate students including 474 major students and 411 foundational students as of Fall 2025. 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. The department currently has 29 faculty members including 21 tenured or tenure-track faculty members and 8 teaching faculty members. For more information, please visit http://www.cs.ttu.edu/. Major/Essential Functions At Texas Tech University, the Research Professor title designates an individual appointed, usually full time, to a research position. 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 in the area of research. As a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science, you will be expected to: 1) contribute to the teaching mission of the department through mentorship of graduate students; 2) develop a record of peer-reviewed/funded research; 3) provide service to the department, college, and university. Organization Texas Tech University Faculty Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: candidates with strong background in high performance computing cluster design, performance testing, system integration, user access and support, cluster management and operations, and maintenance tasks. 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:
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. Travel Required Up to 25% Schedule Details 8-5 Grant Funded? Yes Job Group Research Faculty 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 11/28/2025 | |