Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering

Texas A&M University System; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Texarkana invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Civil Engineering, starting Fall 2027. The appointee will teach and develop courses, mentor students, and contribute to ABET efforts.

The successful candidate will establish a vigorous research program, pursue external funding, publish scholarly work, and collaborate across the college.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in civil engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical, Geoenvironmental, and/or Environmental and Water Resources Engineering.
• Evidence of effective teaching in civil engineering courses and laboratories.
• Record of, or demonstrated potential for, active and impactful research, scholarly publication, and external funding appropriate for the rank sought.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• For Associate rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that meets Texas A&M University Texarkana standards; normally at least five years of service at the Assistant Professor rank or equivalent experience.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teaching experience

ABET accreditation

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

College of Engineering and Computing - Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Engineering and Computing invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, with an anticipated start date in Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in civil engineering; support student success through teaching, mentoring, and advising; collaborate with colleagues across the college; and contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and the advancement of the department’s and college’s strategic goals.

Consistent with the University’s R2 research aspirations, the successful candidate will establish a productive research program, pursue external funding, disseminate scholarly work, and engage students in research. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to a student-centered learning environment, are essential.

Working closely with college leadership and faculty colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to implementing and continuously improving the civil engineering curriculum, develop teaching and research laboratories, participate in ABET assessment and accreditation activities, and build partnerships with industry and research organizations. The faculty member will help create a dynamic learning environment that provides students with hands-on experiences through laboratories, undergraduate research, design projects, industry-sponsored projects, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities, while supporting the continued growth of the program, the college, and the university.

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:

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in civil engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical, Geoenvironmental, and/or Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from an accredited institution.
• A record of, or demonstrated potential for, effective teaching in civil engineering courses and laboratories.
• A record of, or demonstrated potential for, active and impactful research, scholarly publication, and external funding appropriate for the rank sought.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that meets Texas A&M University Texarkana standards for appointment at that rank; normally, this includes at least five years of successful service at the Assistant Professor rank or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the United States
• Ability to teach across the curriculum, in one or more sub-disciplines, including geotechnical, geoenvironmental, water resources, 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 a government agency
• Familiarity and experience with ABET accreditation processesExperience in grant writing and securing research funding

Other Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.
• Ability to travel or work beyond normal office hours when required for program activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in academic and student matters.

ABOUT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TEXARKANA

Texas A&M University Texarkana is a regional comprehensive university committed to academic excellence, student success, applied research, and service to the communities of Northeast Texas and the surrounding region. The College of Engineering and Computing is developing programs that address workforce needs, create pathways for first-generation and transfer students, and connect engineering education with industry, innovation, and economic development.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter describing the candidate’s interest in the position and alignment with the mission of the University and College.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement that includes the candidate’s teaching philosophy, courses, and laboratories the candidate is prepared to teach or develop, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Statement of research interests and plans, including opportunities to engage undergraduate students.
• Unofficial graduate transcript.
• Contact information for three professional references with at least one being from a previous/current supervisor.

For applicants with degrees from non-U.S. institutions, transcripts and academic records must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by WES or another NACES-approved agency as part of the application. If documents are not in English, notarized English translations are required. Applicants are responsible for all evaluation and translation/notarization costs.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.