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Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering

Position Number: 6768453
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering

43057BR
Position DescriptionThe Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering in the Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2026.All prospective employees are encouraged to visitWork at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering in the Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2026.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

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.

As a faculty member in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, you will be expected to:

Establish and sustain a vigorous, independently funded research program and publish results in top-tier peer-reviewed journals,
Teach core undergraduate courses and specialized graduate courses in Pavement Engineering
Advise and mentor graduate (Ph.D. and M.S.) and undergraduate students, and
Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities, as well as engage with the professional community.

Required Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field with a specialization in rigid pavement engineering by the start of the appointment
A strong record of original and high-impact research in the pavement field
Experience in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels related to Civil Engineering
Demonstrated professional experience in pavement design and materials, and forensic evaluations of pavement failures, as well as a PE license, will be considered a significant strength

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

Professional experience in pavement design and materials, and forensic evaluations of pavement failures
P.E.. License
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your applications:

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Other document (s) directly related to the required qualifications
List of references

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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.