Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering to begin Fall 2026. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. This is a tenure-track 9-month faculty position (with reduced teaching load and a research start-up package). Primary duties will include developing an independent, externally funded research program to enhance the School of Engineering’s research profile; providing high-quality instruction and mentorship to students; and serving as an active academic service role model. A reduced teaching load is available to allow new hires to establish their research program at the university and new hires are provided with start-up research funds. Moreover, course buyouts are available through internal processes tied to grant funding obtained by the faculty. Duties also include participating in program assessment; collaborating with faculty and industry partners to advance academic and research initiatives; and providing service to the School, college and university. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
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Ph.D. or professional degree