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Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Position Number: 6669284
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Computer Science in the Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor to begin on September 1, 2026.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The Department of Computer Science in the Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor to begin on 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 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 a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications

Have a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or closely related fields;
Be able to teach undergraduate and graduate core and elective courses in Computer Science;
Have a track record of research excellence in areas of robotics, or artificial intelligence, or quantum computing as demonstrated by publications in top venues in Computer Science and potential for obtaining competitive, external research funding;
Be able to take service duties for the department, college, and university as needed. Service duties may include program-building, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities.

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, preference will be given to applicants with a research focus on one or more areas including human-robot interaction, robot vision and navigation, natural language processing, machine learning, computer vision, quantum algorithms, or quantum systems.

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

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research Statement
Teaching Statement
List of three or more 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.