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Open Rank Professor - AI/Bioinformatics

Position Number: 6713959
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Engineering - Computer Engineering

Open Rank Professor - AI/Bioinformatics

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Position DescriptionThe 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/Professor) position in AI/Bioinformatics 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 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/Professor) position in AI/Bioinformatics 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.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Computer Engineering or closely related field;
Two years of teaching experience at the university level, including undergraduate and graduate courses taught as a graduate student and/or faculty member.
Record of outstanding research as evidenced by a demonstrated record of securing competitive research funding as PI, scholarship via high quality publications and citations, supervision of PhD students, and other appropriate metrics.

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:

Proven record of research scholarship.
Demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching scholarship and practice.

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

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

Questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Ranadip Pal, Search Committee Chair: ranadip.pal@ttu.edu

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.