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Assistant Professor - CASFER

Position Number: 6684714
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Engineering - Other Engineering

Assistant Professor - CASFER

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Position DescriptionThe 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 at Texas Tech University invites applications for three (3) full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions 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.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 at Texas Tech University invites applications for three (3) full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions 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.

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 at Texas Tech University invites applications for three (3) full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions 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.

Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis with emphasis on circular economy, engineering, and system-level supply chain modeling
Advanced Separations focusing on adsorbents and precipitation-based processes
Digital Twins and Process Simulation applied to circular engineering design, distributed production processes

This is an interdisciplinary position. Candidates will have a department within the Whitacre College of Engineering as the tenured home department 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. This is an incredible opportunity to work with the multidisciplinary and convergent team of CASFER and contribute to the path of supporting a Nitrogen Circular Economy. Candidates will have the opportunity to engage in multidisciplinary research toward circular engineering design, revalorization of products, distributed production of value products, be active in public outreach on resilient infrastructure issues and policy, and in advancing ISCE strategic goals. We seek dedicated scholars who will provide inspiration, leadership, excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Engineering or a closely related field
Established record of peer reviewed research in at least one of the following research areas:

Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis
Advanced Separations
Digital Twins and Process Simulation

Evidence of vision to establish a research program that aligns with the need of ISCE and CASFER as described in the research statement
Proven record of multidisciplinary collaboration, e.g., evidence from publications records

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:

Record of student advisement, leadership of student organizations, formal mentorship activities or programming, etc.
Individuals who have been part of a large research center (e.g., NSF Engineering Research Center, Science Technology Center, etc.).
1 year of teaching or teaching assistantship of core graduate or undergraduate courses (including online courses/micro credentials)

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

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
Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications
List of three references

The application deadline is December 10, 2025.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Changzhi Li, Search Committee Chair at Changzhi.Li@ttu.edu . If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.

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.