Visiting Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering

The-University-of-Texas-Rio-Grande-Valle; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering. The position is non-tenure track with a 1.0 FTE appointment in the Mechanical Engineering program, located within the Provost - Academic Affairs division.

The successful candidate will teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, provide student advising, and participate in scholarly activities that serve the college, university or local community as needed.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience with demonstrated expertise in thermal-fluid sciences.
• Prepared to teach in the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction in the mechanical engineering program.
• Advise students and participate in scholarship activities for the college, university or local community as needed.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Job description

Office Location The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 1201 W. University Drive Human Resources MASS Building 2 nd Floor Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone] Brownsville: [phone] Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Visiting Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering

Title Information

Faculty Title

Faculty Title Visiting Asst Professor

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 00033

Job Code

Job Code F

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PTFRGV1091

Working Title

Working Title Visiting Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering

Location

Division/Organization

Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

FTE

FTE 1.0

Scope of Job

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) occasionally has the need to hire non-tenure track, visiting faculty to teach in its Bachelors/Masters of Mechanical Engineering program. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction in the program, advising students, and participating in scholarship activities serving the college, university or local community as needed.

About UTRGV : UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website .

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Minimum 3 years of teaching experience, along with demonstrated expertise in thermal-fluid sciences.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach in the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs. This appointment can be extended for an additional year upon successful completion of the semester.

Preferred Qualification

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?

License or Certification Required? No

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 01/15/2027

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date

Open Date 10/26/2026

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

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