Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) Agency: Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department: CBET - Engineering Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate Job Location: Texarkana, Texas Job Type: Faculty
Job Description:
The College of Business, Engineering, and Technology (CBET) at Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Civil Engineering, beginning Fall 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary individual to play a leading role in building and shaping a new Civil Engineering program. The successful candidate will be expected to support student success through high-quality teaching, mentoring, and academic advising; collaborate with the Engineering Department Chair and the CBET Dean in advancing both the short- and long-term goals of the department and college; and contribute to program development through curriculum design, implementation of an ABET assessment plan, and the establishment of state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Teach civil engineering courses and labs as well as selected interdisciplinary engineering courses. • Conduct course assessments to evaluate and improve student learning outcomes and program effectiveness. • Advise students on academic and career matters. • Engage in professional and scholarly activities, including research, publication, and participation in professional organizations. • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. • Participate in outreach activities to promote the civil engineering program and engage with the community. • Actively participate in student recruitment efforts to attract and retain talented students in the civil engineering program.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
• Assistant Professor Rank • An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in civil engineering with a concentration in geotechnical engineering from an accredited institution. • A Strong record of active and impactful research appropriate to the rank
Associate Professor Rank • An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited institution • At least five (5) years of service at the rank of Assistant Professor at an accredited institution • A Strong record of active and impactful research appropriate to the rank
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the United States • Expertise in one or more of the specific areas of interest, i.e., computational geotechnics, geotechnical infrastructure/geohazards, ground improvement, infrastructure durability and resilience to extreme events, offshore/energy geotechnics, and transportation geotechnics • Ability to teach across the curriculum, in one or more sub-disciplines, including drafting, structural, geotechnical, transportation, surveying, and other related fields • Experience in curriculum development and innovative teaching methodologies • Experience in developing and teaching civil engineering laboratories • Professional experience in industry or government agency • Familiarity and experience with ABET accreditation processes • Proven experience in grant writing and securing research funding
Other Requirements
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL
This position generally does not supervise employees.
Please upload the following documents:
• Cover letter • CV • Teaching Statement: A brief teaching statement including teaching philosophy, a list of courses/labs the candidate is qualified to teach and develop, and any evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as course evaluations • Statement of research interests • Unofficial graduate transcript • Contact information for three references with one being from a previous supervisor
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