• Assistant/Associate Professor of Engineering

    Texas A&M University System (Canyon, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Assistant/Associate Professor of Engineering

     

    Agency

     

    West Texas A&M University

     

    Department

     

    Dean, School Of Engineering

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Canyon, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Faculty

    Job Description

    Job Summary:

    The College of Engineering at West Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Engineering or Computer Science with a research emphasis in water-related systems. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in mechanical, civil, industrial, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

     

    We are seeking a dynamic scholar and educator with the ability to contribute to teaching and research in areas such as water resources, water management, water system design and operation, or data analysis and modeling of water-related projects. The ideal candidate will complement and enhance the College’s existing strengths and help advance research that serves the needs of rural regions like the Texas Panhandle.

     

    NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

    Work Performed:

    Tenure-track faculty are expected to:

    + Establish a sustainable and nationally recognized research program.

    + Publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research.

    + Engage in institutional, professional, and community service.

    + Foster innovation in teaching and curriculum development.

    Necessary Qualifications:

    + Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline (required).

    + Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate engineering courses.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Strong research record or demonstrated potential in water-related engineering.

    + Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and externally funded research.

    + Capacity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

    + Strong communication and leadership skills.

    Applicant Instructions:

    We require the following:

    + Letter of interest or cover letter

    + Curriculum Vitae

    + Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

    + Three professional references

     

    Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

     

    Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

     

    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.

     

    The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

     

    All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

    For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

    Search Committee Chair: Emily Hunt

     

    Department: College of Engineering

     

    Phone: 806.651.5330

     

    Email: [email protected]

     

    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.