Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

5d • 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 Structural Engineering to begin in Fall 2027. TAMIU, a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Laredo, Texas, is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research, teaching, community engagement, and public service, with a strong 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 structural engineering, contributing to the development of the School’s structural engineering laboratory, and teaching core Civil Engineering courses such as Structural Analysis and Reinforced Concrete & Steel. Additionally, the position requires mentoring student research and senior design projects, teaching other Civil Engineering courses as needed, supporting recruitment and ABET accreditation efforts, engaging in service activities, collaborating with academia, industry, and government, and pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure when eligible. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The School of Engineering is expanding its faculty to launch the BS in Civil Engineering program in Fall 2027, with this hire and another geotechnical hire playing key roles in the program's development.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• 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