Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering

Texas A&M - Texarkana•Texarkana, TX

23h•Onsite

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 in Civil Engineering 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 teaching, mentoring, and advising, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and the college’s strategic goals. In support of the university’s R2 research aspirations, the faculty member will establish a productive research program, pursue external funding, disseminate scholarly work, and engage students in research. Working with college leadership and faculty, the candidate will help implement and improve the civil engineering curriculum, develop teaching and research laboratories, participate in ABET assessment and accreditation activities, and build partnerships with industry and research organizations. The role also supports hands-on student learning through laboratories, undergraduate research, design and industry-sponsored projects, internships, and other experiential opportunities. The position contributes to the continued development of the civil engineering program, college, and university. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire; pre-employment sponsorship is not authorized. Travel or work beyond normal office hours may be required for program activities. The faculty member must maintain confidentiality in academic and student matters. All positions are security-sensitive, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and completion of a criminal history check.

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 to 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 for that rank; normally 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 and maintain an active research program, pursue external funding, publish scholarly work, and involve students in research.
Engage in professional and scholarly activities, including participation in professional organizations.
Collaborate with college leadership and faculty to implement and improve the civil engineering curriculum.
Develop teaching and research laboratories and provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Participate in ABET assessment and accreditation activities.
Build partnerships with industry and research organizations.
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
Participate in outreach to promote the civil engineering program and engage with the community.
Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
Contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and the strategic goals and continued growth of the department, college, and university.