Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of The Texas A&M University System, is seeking an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering specializing in Geotechnical Engineering to begin in Fall 2027. TAMIU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Laredo, Texas, dedicated to advancing knowledge through research, teaching, community engagement, and public service, with a focus on student success and research excellence. This is a tenure-track, nine-month position with a reduced teaching load to support research development. The role involves establishing an independent, externally funded research program in geotechnical engineering, contributing to the development of the School’s geotechnical engineering laboratory, and teaching lectures and laboratories in geotechnical engineering, foundation design, and slopes and retaining structures. The position also includes mentoring student research and senior design projects, teaching other Civil Engineering courses as needed, supporting recruitment and ABET accreditation preparation, engaging in service activities, collaborating with academia, industry, and government, and pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure when eligible. This role requires regular on-campus presence. The School of Engineering is expanding its offerings with new BS programs in Computer Science and Civil Engineering launching in Fall 2026 and Fall 2027, respectively. This hire, along with another in structural engineering, will be instrumental in launching the Civil Engineering program, which is supported by strong regional demand. This position is part of a strategic initiative to hire 10 permanent faculty members in the School of Engineering starting Fall 2027.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date (applicants nearing completion may be considered if the degree is awarded before appointment).
• Demonstrate expertise in geotechnical engineering through research, scholarship, professional experience, or a combination thereof.
• Ability to teach lectures and laboratories in topics such as geotechnical engineering, foundation design, and slopes and retaining structures.
• Ability to mentor student research.
• Ability to establish an independent research program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or ability to develop a geotechnical lab.
• Experience or ability to pursue external funding.
• Experience or ability to build industry and government partnerships.
• PE licensure or progress toward it (e.g., FE/EIT) is highly desirable.
• Areas of particular interest include advanced site characterization and field monitoring; shallow and deep foundations and soil-structure interaction; sustainable or bio-mediated ground improvement and geosynthetics; climate-resilient geotechnics (unsaturated soils, slopes, erosion, and geohazards); energy geotechnics; and computational and data-driven geomechanics (AI/ML and digital twins).

Responsibilities

• Establishing an independent, externally funded research program in geotechnical engineering.
• Contributing to the development of the School’s geotechnical engineering laboratory.
• Teaching lectures and laboratories in topics such as geotechnical engineering, foundation design, and slopes and retaining structures.
• Mentoring student research and senior design projects.
• Teaching other Civil Engineering and engineering courses as needed.
• Supporting recruitment, preparation for future ABET accreditation, and service.
• Collaborating with academia, industry, and government.
• Pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure when eligible.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Additional pay is available for summer teaching.
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences.
• Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the University.

What This Job Offers

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