Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) to begin Fall 2027. This tenure-track, nine-month position is part of a strategic faculty expansion in the School of Engineering. TAMIU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Laredo, Texas, with a focus on student success and research excellence. The University offers ABET-accredited programs and is launching a BS in Civil Engineering in Fall 2027, supported by strong regional demand. This hire, along with a geotechnical hire and an environmental engineering colleague, will lead the Civil Engineering program's launch.

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 structural engineering through research, scholarship, professional experience, or a combination thereof.
• Ability to teach Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete & Steel, and related structural engineering coursework.
• Ability to develop associated laboratory activities.
• Ability to mentor student research.
• Ability to establish an independent research program.
• Show strength in one or more of the following areas: experimental tests of steel or reinforced concrete components and connections; performance under extreme loads; testing innovative or sustainable structural materials; structural health monitoring and field instrumentation; or repair and strengthening of existing structures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or ability to design and conduct structural experiments.
• Experience or ability to develop a structural 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.

Responsibilities

• Establishing an independent, externally funded research program in structural engineering.
• Contributing to the development of the School’s structural engineering laboratory.
• Teaching Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete & Steel, and related structural engineering coursework.
• 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

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Additional pay is available for summer teaching.
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided.
• 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