Professor of Practice Mechanical Engineering

Position: Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Mechanical Engineering

Office Location

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

1201 W. University Drive

Human Resources

MASS Building 2 nd Floor

Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:

Brownsville:

Office hours

Monday‑Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment

College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Mechanical Engineering

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Title Information Faculty Title Job Class Code FLSA Position Information Posting Number

FRGV
1909

Working Title

Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Mechanical Engineering

Number of Vacancies

2

Location Division/Organization

Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non‑Tenure Position

3 years

FTE

1.0

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Professor of Practice of Mechanical Engineering beginning in the  academic year based at the Brownsville campus.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for an Open‑Rank Professor of Practice position (Assistant/Associate/Full depending on qualifications and experience), beginning Fall 2026, to support the department’s continued growth and increasing student enrollment. The department currently serves over 1400 undergraduate and graduate students and includes 27 full‑time faculty members dedicated to delivering high‑quality education, impactful research, and meaningful student engagement through its ABET‑accredited program.

At present, the department only offers the first two years of undergraduate courses at the Brownsville campus. These positions are part of a strategic plan to expand to the delivery of the full four‑year curriculum at the Brownsville campus. The successful candidate(s) will have the opportunity to help lead this expansion. They will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses across multiple mechanical engineering disciplines at the Brownsville campus.

Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, supporting outreach and recruitment initiatives, and building collaborations with local schools, community colleges, and industry partners. Applicants should possess substantial industry experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to practical, application‑oriented teaching. UTRGV is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution dedicated to serving a diverse student population. The successful candidate will shape the growth of a young, dynamic mechanical engineering program at a high‑impact public university, contribute to the Brownsville campus expansion, a cornerstone of UTRGV’s regional development strategy, inspire a diverse new generation of engineers and leaders in South Texas, one of the nation’s most rapidly developing regions, and collaborate with strong industry and government partners to design applied learning ecosystems that reflect real‑world practice.

For priority consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2025.

Applications will continue to be reviewed until positions are filled. A complete application will…