Assistant​/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering; Geotechnical

Job Title and Overview

Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) – Texas A&M University–Texarkana (TAMUT). This tenure‑track position starts Fall 2026 and will play a leading role in building and shaping a new Civil Engineering program.

• Teach civil engineering courses and laboratories, including 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.

• Strong record of active and impactful research appropriate to the rank.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Assistant Professor Rank: Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in civil engineering with a concentration in geotechnical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Associate Professor Rank: 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.

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the United States.
• Expertise in one or more of the following specific areas: computational geotechnics; geotechnical infrastructure/geohazards; ground improvement; infrastructure durability and resilience to extreme events; offshore/energy geotechnics; 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 with ABET accreditation processes.
• Proven experience in grant writing and securing research funding.

• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire.
• No pre‑employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Texas A&M University–Texarkana is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.