Assistant Professor - Applied Mathematics

42580BR

Honors College

Position Description

The Honors College at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics to begin September 1, 2026.

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.

About the College

The Honors College at Texas Tech University is a nationally ranked home to 2,200 students who have the unique advantage of experiencing an intellectually and socially vibrant environment while having access to the vast resources of a Tier 1 Carnegie Research university. All students who are admitted to Texas Tech and the Honors College also enroll in a disciplinary college and pursue one or more of the 150+ available majors and concentrations, including one major housed within the Honors College, Honors Sciences & the Humanities. The TTU Honors College is anchored by a full-time faculty who pursue scholarship in a variety of fields, but who share a commitment to high-quality pedagogy, interdisciplinarity, and educating the whole person, along with a steadfast responsibility to uphold the four core values of knowledge, courage, integrity, and service.

As the #2-ranked Honors college or program in the State of Texas, the Honors College at Texas Tech offers the only day-1 paid undergraduate research program in the state, the only Honors externship program in the state, and the leading Honors Resilience and Retention (R&R) Advising program nationwide. In addition, Honors students have access to a multitude of pathway programs (to medical or other professional schools) and scholarship funds, as well as a robust First-Year Experience program and the Honors Thesis program.

About the Department/School/Area

The Texas Tech Honors College is the premier destination for Honors pedagogy, research, and mentorship.

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.

As a faculty member in the Honors College, you will be expected to:

1. Contribute to the teaching mission of the College by teaching four Honors courses per academic year (generally a 2/2 load), mentoring undergraduate researchers, and developing curriculum;
2. Publish high-quality research, seek external funding, and participate in other scholarly activities as appropriate to your specific area of expertise;
3. Demonstrate a commitment to outreach and engagement with partners external to the University; and
4. Support the Honors College, the University, and your academic community through service activities.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

1. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment in an applied mathematics discipline or related field;
2. A demonstrated history of presenting and publishing works in the applied mathematics discipline or related field.
3. Demonstrated commitment to and/or effectiveness in a broad-based, liberal arts, globally minded education and engaged, experiential, high-quality teaching;
4. Research and teaching interests and experience that would provide teaching, curriculum, and mentoring support to Honors students in a variety of mathematics-heavy fields, including (but not limited to) engineering, business, agricultural and life sciences, and geosciences.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Evidence of substantial experience offering high-quality instruction in introductory courses in calculus, statistics, accounting, and/or finance;
• A background in Honors as a student, staff member, and/or faculty;
• Experience with receiving, working on, and/or seeking federally funded research grants.
• Success in collaborating across disciplines on research and grant-seeking related to Texas Tech's five Strategic Research Themes: Systems Resilience & Adaptability, Powering Our Future, Advancing OneHealth, Rural & Urban Development, and Strengthening National Security.

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?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following documents in your application:

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.

Travel Required

None

Schedule Details

M-F

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Assistant Professor

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.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

11/07/2025