Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering - Drilling Engineering

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering (Drilling Engineering)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

School Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of The Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering (Drilling Engineering) to begin Fall 2027.

TAMIU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with over 8,000 students, located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The University advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement, and public service, with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/.

This is a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering position. A reduced teaching load supports research development. Primary duties will include establishing an independent, externally funded research program in drilling engineering; contributing to the BS in Petroleum Engineering with primary responsibility for teaching drilling engineering courses and associated laboratories; and mentoring student research and senior design projects. Duties also include teaching other Petroleum Engineering and engineering courses as needed; supporting recruitment, accreditation, and School service; and collaborating with academic, industry, and government partners. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The School of Engineering offers ABET-accredited programs in Systems, Computer, and Petroleum Engineering. Its BS in Computer Science and MS in Systems Engineering launched in 2026, and its BS in Civil Engineering launches in 2027. This position will expand Petroleum Engineering faculty capacity to meet significant enrollment growth. This position is part of a strategic faculty expansion in the School of Engineering to hire 10 permanent faculty members, eight tenure-track and two instructional, beginning Fall 2027.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date. Applicants nearing completion may be considered if the degree is awarded before appointment. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in drilling engineering through research, scholarship, professional experience, or a combination thereof; be able to teach drilling engineering courses and associated laboratories, including the use of drilling simulation equipment; mentor student research; and establish an independent research program in this area. Candidates must demonstrate strength in one or more drilling areas: fluids and cementing; well planning, design, and control; managed-pressure or underbalanced drilling; well integrity and lost-circulation control; drilling optimization; or drilling and well construction for geothermal, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), hydrogen storage, or other emerging subsurface-energy applications. Experience or demonstrated ability to pursue external research funding is especially desirable. Experience or ability to develop industry and government partnerships is also desirable.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the University.

Application Process

The completed employment application must include: 

• A letter of interest or cover letter that addresses the candidate’s qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts documenting the conferred degree or progress toward completion of the required doctorate.
• Names and contact information of three current professional references.
• Statement of research interests, experience, and future plans.
• Statement of teaching experience and philosophy.

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

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