Assistant​/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering; Geotechnical

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)
** Job Title
** Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University - Texarkana
** Department
* * CBET - Engineering
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Texarkana, Texas
** Job Type
** Faculty
* * Job Description
** 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…