Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

3d • 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 Petroleum Engineering with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence to begin 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 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 primary responsibilities include establishing an independent, externally funded research program at the intersection of artificial intelligence and petroleum engineering, designing and teaching AI-related petroleum engineering coursework, and mentoring student research and senior design projects. The successful candidate will also contribute to the AI-themed MS in Systems Engineering, teach Petroleum Engineering and engineering courses as needed, support School service activities such as recruitment, accreditation, and curriculum development, and collaborate with various partners on interdisciplinary research. This position requires regular on-campus presence.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. in Petroleum 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 at the intersection of artificial intelligence and petroleum engineering through research, scholarship, professional experience, or a combination thereof.
• Be able to design and teach AI-related petroleum engineering coursework.
• Be able to mentor student research.
• Be able to establish an independent research program in this area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or demonstrated ability to pursue externally funded research.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to collaborate with industry.

Responsibilities

• Establishing an independent, externally funded research program at the intersection of artificial intelligence and petroleum engineering.
• Designing and teaching AI-related petroleum engineering coursework.
• Mentoring student research and senior design projects.
• Contributing to the AI-themed MS in Systems Engineering.
• Teaching Petroleum Engineering and engineering courses as needed.
• Supporting recruitment, accreditation, curriculum development, and School service.
• Collaborating with academic, industry, and government partners on interdisciplinary research.

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.
• 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