Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank & Title

Texas A&M University; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University's Department of Ocean Engineering invites applications for a full-time, non-tenured faculty position at lecturer through instructional professor levels with a 9-month academic appointment.

The role focuses on undergraduate teaching in fluid mechanics, wave mechanics, coastal engineering, lab and field experiences, and senior capstone design, with support for the undergraduate program and student mentoring.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or Master’s degree in a closely related engineering or science discipline with substantial teaching experience at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in areas such as fluid mechanics, wave mechanics, coastal engineering, and capstone design.
• Support development of the undergraduate ocean engineering degree program.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students and participate in department activities and service.
• Contribute to professional service and outreach efforts.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Doctoral degree in engineering or science

Master's degree in related field

Job description

The Department of Ocean Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for one full-time, non-tenured faculty position at the lecturer, senior lecturer, instructional assistant professor, instructional associate professor, or instructional professor level with a 9-month academic appointment. The successful applicants will teach primarily at the undergraduate level in the areas of fluid mechanics, wave mechanics, coastal engineering, lab and field experiences, environmental nearshore hydrodynamics and undergraduate senior capstone design; support the development of the undergraduate degree program in ocean engineering; advise and mentor undergraduate students; participate in all aspects of the department's activities; and serve the profession. The anticipated start date of the positions will be Fall of 2027. Applicants should consult the department's website to review our academic and research programs (https://engineering.tamu.edu/ocean/index.html).

The Department of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University is one department across two campuses: College Station and Galveston, Texas. Research areas include offshore platform dynamics, hydrodynamics, physical and numerical modeling, ocean waves, subsea systems, mooring and riser systems, beach nourishment, environmental fluid mechanics, ship motions, dredging, tsunami modeling, autonomous and remotely operated vehicles, and renewable ocean energy. This multidisciplinary department combines the world-class infrastructure and resources of the College Station campus with the strategic waterfront location and unique resources at Galveston. The Galveston campus, the ocean arm of Texas A&M University, is located near the Gulf of Mexico and Houston, TX. This unique configuration offers experimental laboratories as well as field-testing facilities including direct access to the coast and waterfront operations. In College Station, the Department of Ocean Engineering has access to world-class technology centers such as the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG), the Center for Autonomous Vehicles and Sensor Systems (CANVASS), the Offshore Technology Research Center (OTRC), the Center for Geospatial Sciences’ Application and Technology Group, the Aerospace Technology Laboratory, and the Research & Operations (ASTRO) Center.

Texas A&M University is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, with a population of more than 273, 000 and is conveniently centrally located in a triangle formed by Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Texas A&M has more than 81, 350 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled. Research expenditures total more than $1.6 billion annually, ranking Texas A&M in the top tier of universities nationwide. The Texas A&M University System has an endowment valued at more than $20.38 billion. With more than 837 faculty members and over 24, 500 students, the College of Engineering is one of the largest engineering schools in the country. Texas A&M is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and having policies that contribute to work-life balance.

For appointments at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Instructional Assistant Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, Instructional Professor level, applicants must have a doctoral degree in a closely related engineering or science discipline, or a master's level degree appropriate for the field in which the faculty member will teach and significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or in a related field, or have an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting. There may be additional requirements depending on the specific faculty title.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement (to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable), and a list of four contact references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by March 1, 2027. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2027. Applications received after that date may be considered until position(s) are filled. It is anticipated the appointment(s) will begin Fall 2027.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Peggy Rutkowski [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.