Posting InformationPosting Information
Position Title Endowed Chair in Semiconductor Research
Job Posting Number 2026073TTL
Job Location San Marcos
Department Office 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.
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/55783For additional information, view the search profile here.
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 Date Fall 2026 (negotiable)
Posting Date 01/16/2026
Review Date 07/31/2026
Close DateOpen Until Filled? Yes
