Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Engineering Management

Texas A&M - Texarkana • Texarkana, TX

22h

About The Position

Texas A&M University–Texarkana’s College of Engineering and Computing invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Engineering Management. The successful candidate will also serve as Program Coordinator for the Master of Science in Engineering Management, launched in Fall 2026. The anticipated start date is Spring 2027.

The faculty member will teach and develop graduate courses in engineering management and selected interdisciplinary engineering courses, advise and mentor graduate students, and support the program’s continued growth, delivery, and assessment. In collaboration with engineering faculty and college leadership, the Program Coordinator will contribute to curriculum development, course planning, student recruitment and retention, academic advising, admissions review, academic policies, program assessment, and continuous improvement.

The position also includes establishing and sustaining a scholarly agenda appropriate to rank, including peer-reviewed publications, external funding or partnerships, and student engagement in applied research. The faculty member will develop connections with regional employers, industry, and professional organizations to support applied projects, experiential learning, and students’ career development, and will contribute to university service and outreach.

Requirements

• An earned Ph.D. in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a Ph.D. with relevant experience in engineering management.
• A record of, or demonstrated potential for, effective teaching in engineering management or related disciplines.
• A record of, or demonstrated potential for, scholarly research and professional activity appropriate to the rank sought.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• For appointment at Associate Professor rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service meeting Texas A&M University–Texarkana standards for that rank; normally, at least five years of successful service at the Assistant Professor rank or equivalent experience.
• For appointment at Professor rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service meeting Texas A&M University–Texarkana standards for that rank; normally, at least ten years of successful service at the Assistant and Associate Professor ranks or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire; pre-employment sponsorship is not authorized.
• Ability to travel or work beyond normal office hours when required for program activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in academic and student matters.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in graduate program coordination, academic leadership, curriculum development, or program assessment.
• Experience teaching in project management, operations research, engineering economics, systems engineering, operations management, or engineering leadership.
• Industry or applied engineering management experience and a record of collaboration with external partners.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or a comparable relevant professional credential.
• Experience in grant writing, securing external funding, or directing applied research and industry-supported projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a growing college.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop graduate courses in the M.S. in Engineering Management and selected interdisciplinary engineering courses appropriate to expertise and program needs.
• Teach relevant subjects such as engineering project management, operations research, engineering economics, systems and operations management, and engineering leadership.
• Serve as Program Coordinator, supporting curriculum planning, course scheduling, academic policies, admissions review, advising, student recruitment and retention, and program assessment in collaboration with faculty and college leadership.
• Assess student learning, use assessment results for continuous improvement, and contribute to the quality and growth of the graduate program.
• Advise and mentor graduate students on academic progress, research, professional development, and career opportunities.
• Establish and sustain an active scholarly agenda, including peer-reviewed publications, pursuit of external funding or partnerships, and student engagement in applied research, appropriate to rank.
• Develop partnerships with regional employers, industry, and professional organizations to support applied projects, experiential learning, and student career development.
• Serve on division, college, and university committees and participate in outreach and other service activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree