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42793BR

Extended Job Title:

Assistant Professor - CASFER

Organization:

Texas Tech University

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 (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/) to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Requisition ID:

42793BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

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.

1. Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis with emphasis on circular economy, engineering, and system-level supply chain modeling

2. Advanced Separations focusing on adsorbents and precipitation-based processes

3. 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.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. Record of student advisement, leadership of student organizations, formal mentorship activities or programming, etc.

2. Individuals who have been part of a large research center (e.g., NSF Engineering Research Center, Science Technology Center, etc.).

3. 1 year of teaching or teaching assistantship of core graduate or undergraduate courses (including online courses/micro credentials)

Department:

Engineering

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Assistant Professor

Salary Grade:

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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 [email protected] . If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or 806-742-3851 .

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

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.

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.

About the College:

The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering is home to seven academic departments (chemical, civil & environmental & construction, electrical & computer, industrial, mechanical, petroleum, and computer science), offers over 30 degrees to about 6,600 students, including more than 850 graduate students. Research funding has grown substantially, with over $18 million annual research awards in recent years. The major research strengths are in wind science & engineering, pulsed power and power electronics, microscale and nanoscale devices, and semiconductor materials, engineering medicine, bioengineering, energetics, and polymer materials.

About the Department/School/Area:

Texas Tech University Institute for Sustainability and Circular Economy (ISCE) is dedicated to developing solutions to major society problems while integrating sustainability, resiliency, and circular economy practices. ISCE provides an infrastructure for collaboration among multiple disciplines. CASFER is an example of a sustainability initiative. The vision of the NSF Engineering research center CASFER is to enable resilient and sustainable food production by developing next-generation, modular, distributed, and efficient technologies for capturing, recycling, and producing nitrogen-based fertilizers. CASFER is led by Texas Tech University with four partner institutions, Georgia Tech, MIT, Case Western Reserve University, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. CASFER has over 30 faculty and researchers and is supporting over 70 graduate students, undergraduate students and post-doctoral researchers.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Applications must be received by:

12/10/2025

Faculty Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in Engineering or a closely related field

2. 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

1. Evidence of vision to establish a research program that aligns with the need of ISCE and CASFER as described in the research statement

2. 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.

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities