Academic Professional Track; Non-Tenure Title; MXET Program - McAllen

Position

Description:

The Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for 2 part‑time or full‑time Academic Professional Track (Non‑Tenure) or Visiting (Non‑Tenure) positions at (visiting) lecturer, (visiting) senior lecturer, (visiting) principal lecturer, (visiting) instructional assistant professor, (visiting) instructional associate professor, or (visiting) instructional professor, (visiting) professor of the practice levels with the titles and ranks depending on background, qualifications, and experience with a 4.5‑month or 9‑month academic appointment, and the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning in fall 2026, or spring 2027.

Successful applicants will teach primarily at the undergraduate level and provide extensive support for Texas A&M Engineering, including developing and implementing improvements to instructional techniques. The successful applicants will be responsible for the organization, delivery, evaluation and assessment of the engineering courses and student outcomes associated with those courses at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen in McAllen, Texas.

Courses include, but may not be limited to, robotics and automation, mechatronics, control engineering, engineering design, mechanical engineering, engineering laboratories, and senior capstone design courses. Successful applicants will serve as a liaison between College Station and McAllen engineering faculty/staff and advise and mentor undergraduate students and student organizations, including developing and leading extracurricular activities for undergraduate students.

As a teaching‑focused campus, HECM emphasizes high‑quality instruction and values faculty who are passionate about student success. Serving a student body that is majority first‑generation with an average student‑to‑faculty ratio of about 12:1 across most majors, faculty here enjoy close student engagement and meaningful opportunities for impact.

McAllen and neighboring Edinburg are known as “the cities of festivals,” celebrating music, art, and heritage year‑round—from the to the and .

Just an hour from the Gulf of Mexico’s , faculty can spend weekends on the beach, bird‑watching at the , or exploring local treasures like McAllen’s International Museum of Art & Science (), the Gelman , and nearby . The region also stands at the forefront of innovation, with Starbase just a short drive away in Boca Chica.

McAllen’s nationally recognized food scene—hailed by Texas Highways as one of the —offers everything from authentic regional Mexican cuisine to chef-driven fine dining. For faculty seeking a close‑knit campus community and an unmatched blend of cultural richness, affordability, and opportunity, McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley offer a truly exceptional place to live, teach, and grow.

For appointments at the (Visiting) Lecturer, (Visiting) Senior Lecturer, (Visiting) Principal Lecturer, (Visiting) Instructional Assistant Professor, (Visiting) Instructional Associate Professor, or (Visiting) Instructional Professor level,

• Doctoral degree in a closely related engineering or science discipline in the field in which the faculty member will teach or
• Master’s degree in a closely related engineering or science discipline in the field in which the faculty member will teach and significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or in a related field

• A doctoral degree
• Significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or a related field
• An extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting
• Relevant hands‑on experience aligned with mechatronics and robotics engineering – these include, but are not limited to, robotics and automation, mechanical engineering, and control engineering

There may be additional requirements depending on the specific faculty title.

• Master’s degree in a closely related engineering or science discipline in the field in which the faculty member will teach and significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or in a related field or
• An extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting
• Minimum 20 years of experience in industry

• 25 years of experience as a practicing engineer
• A doctoral degree
• Relevant hands‑on experience aligned with mechatronics and robotics engineering – these include, but are not limited to, robotics and automation, mechanical engineering, and control engineering

There may be additional requirements depending on the specific faculty title.