Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M University System•Texarkana, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University–Texarkana’s College of Engineering and Computing seeks a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty member in Mechanical Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, with an anticipated start in Spring or Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses, support student success through teaching, mentoring, and advising, collaborate across the college, and contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and departmental and college strategic goals. In support of the university’s R2 research aspirations, the faculty member will establish a productive research program, pursue external funding, publish scholarly work, and involve students in research. The role offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, graduate education, industry partnerships, and sponsored research. Working with college leadership and faculty, the candidate will help implement and improve the 126-credit-hour mechanical engineering curriculum, develop teaching and research laboratories, participate in ABET assessment and accreditation, and build partnerships with industry and research organizations. The faculty member will support hands-on student learning through laboratories, research, design and industry-sponsored projects, internships, and other experiential opportunities. The position generally does not supervise employees.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Record of, or demonstrated potential for, effective teaching in mechanical engineering courses and laboratories.
Record of, or demonstrated potential for, scholarly publication and external funding 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; normally, 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 and work beyond normal office hours.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach across the mechanical engineering curriculum.
Familiarity with ABET accreditation, outcomes-based assessment, and continuous program improvement.
Experience in grant writing, securing external funding, or directing applied research and industry-supported projects.
Evidence of ability to engage undergraduate students in research, design, and industry-sponsored projects and to mentor students.
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or eligibility to obtain a PE license.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a growing college.

Responsibilities

Establish an active scholarly program involving peer-reviewed publications, external funding, and research appropriate to the rank.
Teach undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering courses and laboratories, as well as selected interdisciplinary engineering courses.
Develop courses, laboratory experiences, and instructional materials for the 126-credit-hour curriculum.
Assess student learning and use results to improve courses and program effectiveness.
Advise and mentor students on academic, research, professional, and career matters.
Contribute to curriculum development, ABET preparation, continuous improvement, and accreditation.
Lead or support the development, safe operation, and improvement of mechanical engineering teaching and research laboratories.
Serve on division, college, and university committees.
Collaborate with colleagues across the college and contribute to departmental and college strategic goals.
Build partnerships with industry and research organizations and support hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for students.