Job Title
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
College of Engineering - ENGR
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The Department of Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering to begin Spring 2026. Applications from candidates with backgrounds in the civil engineering sub-discipline of geotechnical engineering are sought. The successful candidate will be expected to lead in the continued development of the Bachelor of Science Program in Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, including curriculum development and refinement and teaching undergraduate engineering courses, to develop a research program in the applicant’s discipline of study that attracts external funding and leads to high-quality scholarly work, and to mentor students. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop and teach graduate courses in the Master of Science in Engineering program that was initiated in fall 2023.
The Department of Engineering prepares well-educated, highly skilled, and socially and professionally responsible engineers and engineering technologists from a multifaceted population of students so that they can have productive and rewarding careers at local, state and national levels. Graduates will be well grounded in the fundamentals of engineering, mathematics, science, communications, and problem solving. To ensure that our graduates are valued by industry and to continually improve our program, input is sought from employers, our alumni and an industry advisory council so that the changing needs of industry are met. The Department of Engineering offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and mechanical engineering technology, and a Master of Science in Engineering degree with concentrations in civil, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.
Required Qualifications:
An earned Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Advanced ABD will be considered, degree must be conferred by the time of appointment; and
An established record of scholarship with significant journal publications commensurate with the candidate's level; and
A track record in or interest in research and teaching in geotechnical engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in interdisciplinary research and with government or industrial research laboratories.
Registration and Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Additional interest or experience in the areas of transportation engineering and geomatics.
TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php
All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.
A completed application will include:
A letter of application addressing the qualifications listed,
A research philosophy statement,
A teaching philosophy statement,
A curriculum vitae,
Three (3) professional references including name, title, telephone number, email address, and
Copies of unofficial transcripts for undergraduate and graduate coursework.
The deadline for applications is October 30th, 2025.
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.
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