About this role
Position Description
Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites nominations or applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenured associate or full professor level for the J. Fred Bucy and Odetta Greer Bucy Endowed Chair in High Energy Physics with the tentative start date of September 1, 2027. We expect the successful candidate to establish, develop, and lead an internationally recognized and visionary research program in high energy or nuclear physics, addressing fundamental questions in these fields and advancing scientific frontiers in alignment with current and emerging national research priorities, including neutrino and dark matter experiments, future collider programs, artificial intelligence, and quantum information science.
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About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students. Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields.
Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
About the College
Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in 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 a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.
About the Department/School/Area
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is home to approximately 25 faculty members conducting theoretical, computational, and experimental research across astrophysics, condensed matter physics, high-energy physics, biophysics, and physics education. This breadth supports collaboration across traditional disciplinary boundaries and provides students with opportunities to participate in research at every level. the department offers B.S., M.S. AND Ph.D. degrees in physics and is committed to excellence in research, teaching and student mentorship. Additional information is available at www.depts.ttu.edu/phas.
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.
Faculty Qualifications
- Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field.
- An established record of outstanding and impactful research program in experimental high energy or nuclear physics.
- A distinguished record of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications demonstrating significant contributions to the field.
- Demonstrated success in securing extramural funding to support research activities.
- A demonstrated record of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- A demonstrated record of professional service to the department, college, university, or broader scientific community.
Preferred Qualifications
- An internationally recognized record of research excellence and distinguished scientific leadership in experimental high energy or nuclear physics.
- Demonstrated leadership in establishing, developing, and directing major research programs, or national and international research collaborations.
- A strong record of mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral researchers and supporting their professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to sustain a competitive, externally funded research program and secure significant research support.
- Demonstrated research expertise or leadership in areas aligned with current and emerging national research priorities, including neutrino and dark matter experiments, future collider programs, artificial intelligence, and quantum information science.
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following documents in your application:1. Curriculum Vitae
- 2. List of publications
- 3. Statement of research Interests and Plans
- 4. Teaching philosophy
- 5. Contact information for at least three references
- 6. Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications
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.