About the position
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year in the broad areas of materials and advanced manufacturing. Successful candidates will contribute to the following research centers in the College of Engineering & Computer Science: The Center for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Cyber Systems (CAMICS) and/or the Center for Nanotechnology. The college hosts an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in materials science and engineering, and a Ph.D. program in computer science with interdisciplinary applications. UTRGV faculty are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success, contribute to the advancement of the university, college, and program missions, and promote access to postsecondary education for a diverse student body at UTRGV, a leading Hispanic-Serving Institution and emerging research university.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the research centers in the College of Engineering & Computer Science.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to student success.
- Contribute to the advancement of the university, college, and program missions.
- Promote access to postsecondary education for a diverse student body.
- Develop and maintain a funded research program.
- Lead multidisciplinary collaborative projects.
- Involve undergraduate and graduate students in research activities.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university (at least conferred before the start date of September 1, 2025).
- Demonstrated potential to enhance the teaching and research capabilities of the Ph.D. Program of Material Science and Engineering.
- Demonstrated evidence of leadership, skill in interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
- Potential to develop (or already developed) an outstanding research program and high-profile publications.
- Successful record of extramural funding.
Nice-to-haves
- Expertise in the Materials and Advanced Manufacturing areas.
