Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)

Location: Laredo, Texas, United States; regular attendance on campus and in the workplace is required

Company

Texas A&M International University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution within The Texas A&M University System, focused on teaching, research, community engagement, and student success.

What you will do

• Establish an independent, externally funded research program in structural engineering.
• Teach Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete & Steel, and related civil engineering courses.
• Help develop the School of Engineering’s structural engineering laboratory and associated activities.
• Mentor student research and senior design projects.
• Support recruitment, future ABET accreditation preparation, academic service, and the launch of the BS in Civil Engineering.
• Collaborate with academic, industry, and government partners and pursue Professional Engineer licensure when eligible.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date; candidates nearing completion may be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise in structural engineering through research, scholarship, professional experience, or a combination thereof.
• Ability to teach structural engineering coursework, develop laboratory activities, mentor student research, and establish an independent research program.
• Strength in one or more areas including steel or reinforced concrete testing, extreme-load performance, sustainable structural materials, structural health monitoring, field instrumentation, or repair and strengthening of existing structures.
• Ability to design and conduct structural experiments, develop a structural laboratory, pursue external funding, and build industry and government partnerships.
• Face-to-face interaction and regular attendance on campus are required.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer licensure or progress toward it, such as FE/EIT certification.
• Experience with structural laboratory development and external research funding.

Culture & Benefits

• Tenure-track, nine-month faculty appointment with a reduced teaching load to support research development.
• Health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance.
• Additional pay available for summer teaching.
• Financial support for professional development and academic conferences.
• Moving expenses covered in whole or in part by the University.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, three professional references, research statement, and teaching statement.
• Application review begins October 31, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history check.