Open-Rank Professor - Telecommunications

Position Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track, Open-Rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) Faculty position in Telecommunications to begin January 16, 2027. Senior faculty candidates with exceptional record could be considered for tenure.

Major/Essential Functions

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a multi-faceted student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with various 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 and Computer Engineering, you will be expected to:

1. Contribute to the teaching and research mission of the department.
2. Mentor graduate students.
3. Develop a record of peer-reviewed/funded research.
4. Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Faculty Qualifications

1. Doctorate in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or closely related field, obtained by position start date.
2. Experience of teaching existing undergraduate and graduate courses and of developing new courses or a record that demonstrates experience in both areas. Teaching experience as a graduate student may be considered.
3. Record of securing extramural funding, scholarly publications, collaborations, and training of students, all related to building a strong and resilient research program.
4. Evidence of service to the department, college, and university, including working with various student populations and first-generation students.
5. Be a US Citizen at time of hiring.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure. Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in the area of telecommunications (open radio access networks, integrated sensing and communications, and cyber physical telecommunications security).