Tenure-Track Construction Engineering Professor

Ymfphilly; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University’s Whitacre College of Engineering invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering to begin Fall 2027. Preference for construction engineering/management; outstanding candidates in any civil engineering area are welcome.

The successful candidate will develop undergraduate and graduate courses, establish an independent research program, and contribute to teaching, service,

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Teaching ability

Mentoring

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Construction Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Job description

Texas Tech University’s Whitacre College of Engineering invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering to begin Fall 2027. Preference for construction engineering/management; outstanding candidates in any civil engineering area are welcome.

The successful candidate will develop undergraduate and graduate courses, establish an independent research program, and contribute to teaching, service,