Assistant Vice President - Emerging Technologies

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, Texas • Posted June 19, 2026

Position Overview

Position Description

Performs executive, administrative duties concerning various aspects of operational management in support of the Service Plus philosophy and mission of Texas Tech.
 

Major/Essential Functions

The Assistant Vice President for Emerging Technologies provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university’s information technology initiatives in advanced and transformative technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and related fields. This role is responsible for building and sustaining cutting-edge research technology infrastructure, enabling faculty and students to leverage emerging technologies in teaching and discovery, and fostering partnerships with industry, government, and community organizations.

The Assistant Vice President will serve as a key institutional leader, driving innovation, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and enabling the university remai...