Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering

TTU Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University’s Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering (CECE) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2027. Candidates with construction engineering or construction management focus are of particular interest, though outstanding candidates in any civil engineering area will be considered.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in construction engineering,

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field by appointment date.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in construction engineering and related fields.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring, and advising.
• Proven ability to establish an independent, funded research program.
• Scholarly productivity with publications and conference presentations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines, industry, and government partners.
• Commitment to professional service and program development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses in construction engineering and related areas.
• Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Publish scholarly research in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students and supervise theses/dissertations.
• Develop collaborative research partnerships with faculty across disciplines and with industry.

Job description

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering (CECE) in the Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor to begin in the Fall 2027 semester. Candidates with construction engineering or construction management concentration are of particular interest; however, outstanding candidates in any area of civil engineering are welcome to apply.

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

The CECE Department is home to 36 tenure-track/tenured and research faculty, including two National Academy of Engineering (NAE) members. Nearly 25 percent of the faculty are women and minorities. Thirteen new faculty have been hired in the last three years. Department faculty’s research activity spans regional, national and international research, with active sponsored research valued approximately at 11 million dollars per year. Citations of faculty’s published work have doubled in the same period, with most faculty publications occurring with supervised students as lead authors in Tier-1 journals. Additional information about the department is available at www.depts.ttu.edu/ceweb/index.php. The department awards bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering (BSCE) and in construction engineering (BSConE), master’s and doctoral degrees in civil engineering, as well as a five-year professional Master of Environmental Engineering (MEnvE) degree. In the year 2025-2026, the department enrolled over 391undergraduate and over 128 graduate students. Department faculty advised 143 undergraduate degrees, 42 Master’s degrees and 7 PhD degrees to completion in 2025-2026.

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with dynamic student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within an individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses in construction engineering and related areas.
• Develop and sustain an independent, nationally recognized, and externally funded research program in construction engineering or a closely related field.
• Publish scholarly research in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and disseminate research findings through professional conferences and other appropriate venues.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, including supervising research, theses, and dissertations.
• Develop collaborative research partnerships with faculty across disciplines, industry, government agencies, and professional organizations.
• Contribute to curriculum development, student learning assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement of the Construction Engineering program.
• Participate actively in departmental, college, and university service and governance activities.
• Engage with the construction industry and professional community through research, outreach, technology transfer, continuing education, and other professional activities.
• Contribute to recruitment, retention, and career development of students and support activities that enhance the visibility and growth of the Construction Engineering program.

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.

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.

Faculty Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the teaching and development of undergraduate and graduate courses in construction engineering and related fields.
• Demonstrated experience or a record indicative of excellence in teaching, student mentoring, and academic advising.
• Demonstrated experience or a record indicative of establishing an independent and productive research program with the ability to secure external research funding.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or a record indicative of publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at professional conferences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated by the application letter, teaching and research statements, and oral responses during the interviews.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, students, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
• Commitment to professional service, continuous improvement in teaching, research, student success, and advancement of academic programs.

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 the construction industry, engineering consulting, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring, preferably at the undergraduate level.
• Professional Engineering licensure.
• Familiarity with construction engineering software, digital technologies, BIM, data analytics, reality capture, or other emerging construction technologies.
• Active participation in professional societies and demonstrated commitment to professional and community engagement.
• Acquired professional certifications.

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

Job Type

Full Time

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

None

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Assistant Professor

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

12/23/2026