Assistant Professor – Physics

38989BR

Physics

Position Description
The Department Physics and Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in experimental or theoretical condensed/soft matter physics. The starting date for the position is September 1, 2025.

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. Lubbocks Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College
Founded in 1925 as one of the universitys four original colleges, the College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities. social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The college has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining an 22:1 student to faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area
The Department of Physics and Astronomy has about 20 faculty, with research clusters in astrophysics, condensed matter physics and particle physics and additional activity in biophysics, and physics education research. It offers BS, MS and PhD degrees. For more information, please visit the website https://www.depts.ttu.edu/phas/.

Major/Essential Functions
Complement existing research areas in the TTU Condensed Matter group by bringing in new interests and capabilities while also having potential for collaborative interactions. Teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Organization
Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

– PhD in Physics, or a related field.
– A minimum of three years of post-doctoral experience. However, an outstanding early-career research record may substitute for this requirement.
– Evidence of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level by providing a summary of student teaching evaluations or a letter from a department chair. However, an outstanding teaching assistant record may be substituted for this requirement.
– A strong track record of publications.

Preferred Qualifications

– Ability to conduct research that complements existing areas and fosters productive interactions with current faculty, subject to but not limited in condensed matter field.
– Experience working with diverse student population and first-generation students is highly desirable.
– Demonstrated interest in and capacity for doing outreach and service tasks
– A record of submissions indicative of an active pursuit of external research funding is desirable.

Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

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

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for at least three references. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1, 2024. Applications should also arrange for their references to send letters directly to m.sanati@ttu.edu by the application deadline.

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Basis
Monthly

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. For additional information, pl