Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering

Texas A&M University System•Texarkana, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Engineering and Computing at Texas A&M University–Texarkana seeks a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, with an anticipated start in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate civil engineering courses, support student success through mentoring and advising, collaborate across the college, and contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and the college’s strategic goals. In keeping with the university’s R2 research aspirations, the faculty member will develop a productive research program, seek external funding, publish scholarly work, and engage students in research. The position also involves contributing to curriculum development and improvement, developing teaching and research laboratories, participating in ABET assessment and accreditation activities, and building partnerships with industry and research organizations. The faculty member will help provide hands-on learning through laboratories, undergraduate research, design and industry-sponsored projects, internships, and other experiential opportunities. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in civil engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical, Geoenvironmental, and/or Environmental and Water Resources Engineering. For appointment at Associate Professor, candidates must meet university standards for that rank, normally including at least five years of successful service as an Assistant Professor or equivalent experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire; pre-employment sponsorship is not authorized.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in civil engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical, Geoenvironmental, and/or Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from an accredited institution.
Record of, or demonstrated potential for, effective teaching in civil engineering courses and laboratories.
Record of, or demonstrated potential for, active and impactful research, scholarly publication, and external funding appropriate for the rank sought.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
For appointment at Associate Professor rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service meeting Texas A&M University–Texarkana standards; normally this includes at least five years of successful service at the Assistant Professor rank 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

Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the United States.
Ability to teach across the curriculum in one or more sub-disciplines, including geotechnical, geoenvironmental, water resources, and related fields.
Experience in curriculum development and innovative teaching methodologies.
Experience developing and teaching civil engineering laboratories.
Professional experience in industry or a government agency.
Familiarity and experience with ABET accreditation processes.
Experience in grant writing and securing research funding.

Responsibilities

Teach civil engineering courses and laboratories, as well as selected interdisciplinary engineering courses.
Develop undergraduate and graduate civil engineering courses.
Assess courses to evaluate and improve student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
Advise and mentor students on academic and career matters.
Establish a productive research program, pursue external funding, disseminate scholarly work, and engage students in research.
Participate in professional and scholarly activities, including publication and professional organizations.
Contribute to curriculum implementation and continuous improvement, and develop teaching and research laboratories.
Participate in ABET assessment and accreditation activities.
Build partnerships with industry and research organizations and support experiential learning opportunities.
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
Participate in outreach activities to promote the civil engineering program and engage with the community.
Participate in student recruitment efforts to attract and retain civil engineering students.
Collaborate with colleagues across the college and contribute to the strategic goals of the department and college.