Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

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The College of Business, Engineering, and Technology (CBET) at Texas A&M University–Texarkana (TAMUT) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Civil Engineering, beginning Fall 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary individual to play a leading role in building and shaping a new Civil Engineering program. The successful candidate will be expected to support student success through high-quality teaching, mentoring, and academic advising; collaborate with the Engineering Department Chair and the CBET Dean in advancing both the short- and long-term goals of the department and college; and contribute to program development through curriculum design, implementation of an ABET assessment plan, and the establishment of state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories.

Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach civil engineering courses and labs as well as selected interdisciplinary engineering courses.
• Conduct course assessments to evaluate and improve student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Advise students on academic and career matters.
• Engage in professional and scholarly activities, including research, publication, and participation in professional organizations.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote the civil engineering program and engage with the community.
• Actively participate in student recruitment efforts to attract and retain talented students in the civil engineering program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

          Assistant Professor Rank

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in civil engineering with a concentration in geotechnical engineering from an accredited institution.
• A Strong record of active and impactful research appropriate to the rank

Associate Professor Rank

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited institution
• At least five (5) years of service at the rank of Assistant Professor at an accredited institution
• A Strong record of active and impactful research appropriate to the rank

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the United States
• Expertise in one or more of the specific areas of interest, i.e., computational geotechnics, geotechnical infrastructure/geohazards, ground improvement, infrastructure durability and resilience to extreme events, offshore/energy geotechnics, and transportation geotechnics
• Ability to teach across the curriculum, in one or more sub-disciplines, including drafting, structural, geotechnical, transportation, surveying, and other related fields.
• Experience in curriculum development and innovative teaching methodologies.
• Experience in developing and teaching civil engineering laboratories
• Professional experience in industry or government agency
• Familiarity and experience with ABET accreditation processes
• Proven experience in grant writing and securing research funding

Other Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Please upload the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching Statement: A brief teaching statement including teaching philosophy, a list of courses/labs the candidate is qualified to teach and develop, and any evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as course evaluations
• Statement of research interests
• Unofficial graduate transcript
• Contact information for three references with one being from a previous supervisor

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected]

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