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Position TitleEndowed Chair in Semiconductor Research

Job Posting Number2026073TTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentOffice of the Provost and EVPAA

Position Description

Texas State University seeks applications for an endowed chair at the rank of Professor to conduct research on any aspect of semiconductor research. Texas State University is a leader in semiconductor research with strengths in ultra-wide bandgap materials and devices, materials growth and epitaxy, nanofabrication and device prototyping, and advanced characterization and analysis, and partners with the Texas Institute of Electronics to expand domestic semiconductor production.

Texas State is also home to the Nanofabrication Research Service Center ( NRSC ), a 2000 square foot multi-user clean room facility where students and researchers can fabricate films, structures, and devices at the micrometer and nanometer scale. The facility houses a class 10,000 instructional area and class 1000 and 100 research areas. Other facilities include the NSF CREST Center for Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductor Device Materials and the Epitaxy Research Shared Space.

Texas State University receives a full share of the Texas University Fund ( TUF ) and plans to invest funds in recruitment and substantial start-up support for strategic hires with established research programs and active external funding in historic and emerging areas of research strength, including in semiconductor research. Texas State University hosted a town hall on November 13 to discuss areas of impact for hiring in semiconductor research and to bring together the dynamic semiconductor research community.

We seek to hire dynamic and innovative scholars with an exceptionally strong research record supported by external funding. An applicant’s scholarly focus should complement and enhance the semiconductor scholarship and teaching strengths of Texas State, such as:

+ Semiconductor materials and quantum technologies.

+ Device design and architecture.

+ Simulation and modelling.

+ Semiconductor manufacturing.

+ Packaging and integration.

+ AI applications in chips.

Responsibilities:

+ Seek external funding and coordinate interdisciplinary grants with both internal and external collaborators.

+ Conduct and publish original research on semiconductors.

+ Lead interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty across the university.

+ Develop and maintain an active research agenda.

+ Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on semiconductors and related subjects.

+ Mentor and advise students.

+ Contribute to the workforce development and development of the semiconductor curriculum.

+ Participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels.

The successful candidate will join the department(s) appropriate to their area of scholarly focus. The successful candidate will be expected to build and lead a community of scholars and students including bringing a research group supported by existing external grants and will have the opportunity to negotiate additional hires in related areas to support their research.

Required Qualifications

+ Ph.D. or terminal degree.

+ Evidence of a strong scholarly focus on and sustained record of research excellence in semiconductor research.

+ Evidence of sustained record of excellence in teaching and mentoring students.

+ Evidence of a sustained record of obtaining external funding.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Evidence of activity in organizing conferences and sessions on semiconductors.

+ Experience in teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students.

+ Experience supporting experiential learning for undergraduate and graduate students.

+ Strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.

+ Evidence of community engagement for scholarship and teaching.

Application Procedures

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55783.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

+ A cover letter highlighting scholarly focus, publications, teaching, and external funding.

+ A detailed curriculum vitae.

+ Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

+ The names and contact information of three references.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Proposed Start DateFall 2026

Posting Date01/16/2026

Review Date04/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provideacceptable documentationverifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55783

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